February Post Test

What is the origin of work songs and spirituals?

• Classical music

• Enslaved African Americans

• European folk songs

• Native American chants

Which of the following is a key figure in the development of blues music?

• Louis Armstrong

• Scott Joplin

• W.C. Handy

• Elvis Presley

Gospel music has its roots in which of the following?

• Jazz

• African American spirituals

• Classical symphonies

• Rock and roll

R&B music primarily developed from which of the following genres?

• Classical and opera

• Rock and roll and country

• Blues, jazz, and gospel

• Folk and electronic

Who is known as the "Queen of Soul" and made significant contributions to both gospel and R&B music?

• Beyoncé

• Aretha Franklin

• Whitney Houston

• Diana Ross

Which musical element is commonly found in both gospel and R&B music?

• Heavy use of synthesizers

• Call-and-response

• Gregorian chants

• Techno beats

What was the primary purpose of work songs among enslaved people?

• Entertainment

• Religious worship

• Coordination and communication

• Dancing

Which musician is known as the "Father of Ragtime"?

• Louis Armstrong

• Duke Ellington

• Scott Joplin

• Bessie Smith

What style of jazz is characterized by fast tempos and complex chord progressions?

• Swing

• Bebop

• Fusion

• Cool jazz

How did gospel music influence the development of R&B?

• By introducing call-and-response techniques

• By using electronic instruments

• By incorporating classical elements

• By emphasizing instrumental solos