US Music History - mini quiz

The two earliest styles of music that originated in the United States were early jazz, and country music. What types of people were playing early jazz?

• Western Europeans
• Eastern Europeans
• People who likely had African slave ancestors
• South Americans

The instruments used in early jazz came from marching band instruments, used most often in which part of the world?

• Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Africa
• South America

Early folk and country music takes inspiration from which source?

• Western Europe - Ireland and Scotland
• Eastern Europe
• Africa
• South America

Early jazz music influenced Rhythm and Blues, and Blues music.

• True
• False

R&B and Blues influenced early rock and roll. What made rock and roll different from them? (select 2 answers)

• Rock music was much slower and easier to listen to
• Rock and Roll used electric guitars
• Rock and Roll was very energetic, a sound craved by young teens at the time
• Rock and Roll music was very complex, enjoyed by the upper class elites

Who invented rock and roll music?

• Elvis Presley
• The Beatles
• Chuck Berry
• The earliest Rhythm and Blues musicians

Today's popular music is inspired by Rock and Roll, Country, and even Jazz music.

• True
• False

Today's Rap and Hip-Hop takes inspiration from Jazz and Funk music. What was a big difference in the way rap music was created compared to jazz music?

• Rap music often used samples of music that was already recorded.
• Jazz music didn't use any musical instruments

What is your favorite style of music today? Do you think it was inspired by any of the styles that originated in the United States?