History of the Blues Quiz

Where did the blues originate?

• Texas

• Mississippi

• California

• New York

What were the early types of African American music that influenced the blues?

• Jazz and Rock

• Pop and Hip Hop

• Spirituals and work songs

• Classical and Opera

Which style of blues music was known as country blues?

• A capella vocal harmonies

• Big band with brass instruments

• Acoustic guitar with no vocals

• Solo singer with guitar or piano

What was the Delta blues known for?

• Rap and spoken word poetry

• Slow tempo and emotional lyrics

• Fast tempo and complex melodies

• Electronic music and synthesizers

What is the bass part often called in a blues piece?

• Bassing

• The Bass Walk

• Strolling Bass

• Walking Bass

Who were some well-known city blues musicians?

• Madonna and Prince

• Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson

• B.B. King and Howlin’ Wolf

• The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

What is the characteristic structure of most blues songs?

• 4-bar blues form

• 12-bar blues form

• 16-bar blues form

• 8-bar blues form

How has blues music influenced modern music genres?

• Impacted the development of rock and roll

• Had no effect on modern music

• Only influenced country music

• Impacted the development of classical music