Black Music

Who was the first African -American woman to win five Grammy awards in one year?

• Da Brat

• Foxy Brown

• Lauryn Hill

• Missy Elliott

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In 1939, she wasn't able to perform at constitution Hall because of a "white performer's only" policy but first lady Eleanor Roosevelt protested and the singer eventually performed at Lincoln memorial ?

• Aretha Franklin

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Marian Anderson

• Della Reese

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It is a type of popular music of US black origin which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically with instruments playing in the background. 

• Country

• Rap

• Rock

• Dance

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Finish the Rihanna song "When the sun shine, we shine together

Told you I'll be here forever

Said I'll always be your friend

Took an oath, I'ma stick it out to the end

Now that it's raining more than ever

Know that we'll still have each other"

• You can stand under my umbrella

  You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh

• you can stand under my hat

  You can stand under my hat, aat, aat, eh, eh, eh

• You can stand under my roof,

  You can stand under my roof, oohh, oohh, eh, eh, eh

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Which genre of music is often associated with the African American community and has roots in blues and jazz?

• A) Classical

• B) Rock

• C) Hip Hop

• D) Country

Who is known as the 'Queen of Soul' and has made significant contributions to Black music?

• A) Whitney Houston

• B) Aretha Franklin

• C) Diana Ross

• D) Tina Turner

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of jazz music?

• A) Strict tempo

• B) Improvisation

• C) Simple melodies

• D) Lack of rhythm

What is the primary theme explored in the song 'Strange Fruit' by Billie Holiday?

• A) Love

• B) Nature

• C) Racial injustice

• D) Celebration

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Which literary device is predominantly used in the lyrics of rap music?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Alliteration

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Simile

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In the context of Black music, what does the term 'soul' refer to?

• A) A type of dance

• B) A genre of music

• C) A musical instrument

• D) A vocal technique

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