Texas Music History Overview

Which instrument would an early Native American have been most likely to play?

• Drum

• Trumpet

• Guitar

• Theremin

How did Spain encourage Americans to settle their lands?

• Advertising

• By offering land grants

• Threats

• Money

When did Mexico declare independence from Spain?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1821

• 1936

From which country did Texas declare independence?

• France

• Spain

• The United States

• Mexico

What musical instrument did European immigrants introduce to Texas during the 1820's?

• Accordion

• Electric Guitar

• Theremin

• Synthesizer

The foundations of Texas Blues come from...

• Western Swing

• Slave Work Songs

• Rock & Roll

• Country Music

Name a musical instrument that Western Swing bands helped popularize.

• Trumpet

• Theremin

• Electric Guitar

• Bass

Name one of Hollywood's singing cowboys.

• John Wayne

• Gary Busey

• Buddy Holly

• Tex Ritter

Which Texas musician helped influence the development of Rock & Roll music?

• Buddy Holly

• Willie Nelson

• John Lennon

• Elvis Presley

Who is an example of a Texas Blues musician?

• Waylon Jennings

• Lefty Frizell

• Blind Lemon Jefferson

• Johnny Cash