Formative Early Rock Music Quiz

What genre is Elvis Presley most famous for popularizing?

• Jazz

• Rock and Roll

• Classical

• Country

Which decade is considered the beginning of Rock and Roll's popularity?

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

What was Elvis Presley’s nickname?

• The King of Country

• The King of Pop

• The King of Rock and Roll

• The King of Jazz

Which of these songs is one of Elvis Presley’s most famous hits from the 1950s?

• Thriller

• Jailhouse Rock

• Rolling in the Deep

• Uptown Funk

What is a key characteristic of early Rock and Roll music?

• Slow and calm melodies

• Fast tempo with strong rhythm

• Use of orchestras

• Silent beats

Where did Rock and Roll music have its roots?

• Pop and Classical

• Blues and Country

• Reggae and Jazz

• Hip-Hop and Soul

What instrument is commonly associated with early Rock and Roll?

• Piano

• Violin

• Electric Guitar

• Trumpet

What was unique about Elvis Presley’s performance style?

• He never moved on stage.

• He danced and moved his hips in an energetic way.

• He always sat down to perform.

• He wore costumes with feathers.

What was significant about Elvis Presley’s appearance on TV in the 1950s?

• His performances were never recorded.

• His hip movements caused controversy.

• He was only shown from the waist up.

• Both b and c.

Which of the following best describes the impact of Rock and Roll in the 1950s?

• It was only popular with older audiences.

• It was a rebellious new sound that influenced youth culture.

• It was only played in small towns.

• It replaced classical music as the most played style in orchestras.