Music Cornerstone Assessment Quiz

What are the four elements of hip-hop?

• MC, break dancing, classical art, DJ

• MC, break dancing, beatboxing, DJ

• MC, break dancing, modern art, DJ

• MC, break dancing, graffiti, DJ

What television channel had a major influence on Rock and Pop music in the 1980's?

• VH1

• BET

• MTV

• YouTube

What type of scale is traditionally used in Asian music?

• Pentatonic

• Major

• Chromatic

• Minor

What genre uses turntables as an instrument and a technique known as scratching?

• Hip-Hop/ Rap

• Rock 'n' Roll

• Country

• Gospel

What genre of music does the Bodhran come from?

• Asian

• Irish

• 20th Century

• Latin

What American city can be credited with the beginning of Techno and House music?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Nashville

• Detroit

Since the 1970's, what form of media helped launch the careers of many Pop music stars such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, and Jordin Sparks?

• Internet

• Radio

• Competitive reality television

• State Fairs

What does DJ stand for?

• Desk Jockey

• Don’t Judge

• Digital Jockey

• Disc Jockey

ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC are examples of ___________.

• Performance-rights organizations

• Mechanical licenses

• Copyright infringement

• Non-profit organizations

What does A&R stand for?

• Audio and Recording

• Artist and Repertoire

• Arts and Recreation

• Aviation and Recreation