Disco: Celebration and Criticism Quiz

Why was disco celebrated by marginalized communities?

• It was free to stream on the radio

• It created inclusive spaces for self-expression

• It was only performed live with no recordings

• It rejected dance culture

What musical styles influenced disco?

• Jazz and opera

• Funk, soul, and Latin rhythms

• Country and folk

• Hard rock and heavy metal

What was one of disco’s biggest cultural contributions?

• Guitar solos

• Stadium tours

• Dance culture and DJ culture

• Silent concerts

Which film boosted disco into mainstream popularity?

• Purple Rain

• Grease

• Saturday Night Fever

• Footloose

Which group made disco famous worldwide with hits like Stayin’ Alive?

• The Beatles

• The Bee Gees

• The Rolling Stones

• ABBA

Why did critics say disco was “oversaturated”?

• It was banned from the radio

• It was played only in small clubs

• It was everywhere in movies, radio, and ads

• It had no commercial presence

What was one reason rock fans disliked disco?

• They felt it was too authentic

• They thought it lacked real instruments

• It had too many guitar solos

• It sounded too much like country music

What event symbolized anti-disco backlash in 1979?

• Disco Collapse Parade

• Studio 54 Riots

• Disco Demolition Night

• Saturday Night Riot

What cultural tensions fueled some of the disco criticism?

• Anti-classical sentiment

• Racism, sexism, and homophobia

• Hatred of technology

• Anti-fashion movements

Which community especially embraced disco as freedom and joy?

• LGBTQ+

• Farmers

• Politicians

• Soldiers