Brain Pop Country Music

What caused country music to become popular in the 1920s?

• Country music was first invented during the 1920s

• New inventions like the phonograph and the radio exposed the music to a larger audience

• The Appalachain Mountains became a popular tourist destination during the 1920s

• Until the 1920s, most country artist had very little talent

Which of these terms best describes the Appalachain region?

• Urban

• Bleak

• Rural

• Built-up

Which of these is a characteristic of "honky-tonk" music?

• a strong back beat

• lyrics about a heartache

• a slick, polished sound

• loud electric guitars

What do the dulcimer, the banjo, and the guitar all have in common?

• they were all invented in the Appalachians

• they were made famous by the Carter Family

• they are rarely played by country artists today

• they are all stringed instruments

How would you describe a yodel?

• A vocal passage that alternates rapidly between high and low notes

• a vocal style popularized by Gene Autry

• a vocal passage that includes elements of jazz and blues

• a vocal style that originated in the Appalachian churches

What's the most likely reason that "outlaw" musicians like Johnny Cash become popular at the time they did?

• Advances in recording technology made it easier for new musicians to get into the game

• The public was generally unhappy with the police around that time

• Some listeners were unsatisfied by the slickness of the popular Nashville sound

• "outlaw" musicians were promoted heavily by record companies, while other artists weren't

The "Grand Ole Opry" is a performance space where country musicians play. What can you infer about the name "Grand Ole Opry"?

• its a nonsense term that doesn't really mean anything

• it was a humorous way of saying "grand old opera" in Appalachian dialect

• It was named for the opry owls that were there before it was turned into a performance space

• It paid tribute to the fact that a lot of Appalachian music was inspired by 19th century European opera

How would you compare music of Garth Brooks with that of Hank Williams?

• Brooks sang much more abouot the heartbreak and hardship than Williams did

• Williams's music was much more produced, which gave it a slicker sound

• Brooks was best known for his fiddle playing

• Williams's music had more of a raw style, while Brooks had a more pop-infused sound

Which of these is a true statement about the "Nashville sound"?

• Critics liked it better than any other style of country music

• It helped country music became popular among a bigger audience

• It allowed country music to return to its Appalachian roots

• Its biggest stars included Jimmie Rodgers and the Carter Family

In the video, Tim says that rock stars often collaborated with country stars. What does this mean?

• Rock and country stars worked together, side-by-side

• Rock stars stole songs and ideas from country stars

• Songs by country stars and rock stars were mixed together by DJs

• Country stars and rock stars often appeared together at the same awards shows