Music History - Ragtime, Jazz, Rock, & Country

Ragtime is sometimes called...

• big band

• piano thumping

• jazz piano

• classical piano

Louis Armstrong was known for his trumpet playing as well as his role in this "cultural rebirth."

• Women's rights

• Pop culture

• Harlem Renaissance

• Brittish Invasion

___________________ was pioneered as popular dancing music in black communities in St. Louis and New Orleans.

The peak popularity for ROCK was...

• 1940-1960

• 1960 - present

• 1900-1940

• 1920-1950

____________________ was a jazz singer known for her powerful voice. Her nickname was "Lady Day."

(This genre) comes from a blend of folk, western, and blues that often uses simple harmonies and string instruments.

The peak popularity for _______________ was 1895-1918.

He was known as the "King of Ragtime Writers"

• Joseph Lamb

• James Scott

• Scott Joplin

• John Phillip Sousa

Ragtime is largely an African-American Genre

• True

• False

With hits such as “Good Vibrations”, “Surfin’ Safari” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, this legendary band has sold over 100 million albums and is listed at #12 on the Rolling Stone list of greatest artists.

• The Beach Boys

• The Rolling Stones

• The Beatles

• The Eagles