R&B Quiz

What does R&B stand for?

• Rhythm & Breaks

• Red & Blue

• Rhythm & Blues

• Rhyme & Bells

Who was the first person to use the phrase R&B?

• Jerry Wexler

• Aretha Franklin

• Bill Cosby

• Will Smith

What year did Jerry Wexler start talking about

• 1945

• 1946

• 1947

• 1948

What city was playing this type of music originally?

• New York City

• Chicago

• New Orleans

• San Francisco

What emotions were expressed in R&B music? (Pick 3)

• Anger

• Sadness

• Jealousy

• Joy

• Happiness

What genre of music was influenced by R&B?

• Rock and Roll

• Chinese

• Indian

List all of the instruments used in R&B

What do vocals have the power to do in R&B music?

What does it mean when an artist has "crossed over" in the music scene?

• Cross over to the dark side

• Cross over from one genre to the next

• Cross over in their fashion choices

• Cross over in their personality

Name a "Cross Over" artist

• Stevie Wonder

• Taylor Swift

• Miley Cyrus

• Maroon 5