The Blues

What title was B.B. King given?

• King of Blues

• Prince of Jazz

• Lord of Rock

• Sultan of Soul

Which of these is a common feature of the blues?

• a. Fast, irregular tempos

• b. Repetitive chord progressions, often 12-bar patterns

• c. Strictly classical harmonies

• d. Heavy use of electronic instruments

Which of these best describes the Blues?

• A genre famous for repetitive rhythm, chants, and melancholy narrative lyrics

• A lively genre focused on dance and celebration

• A genre that blends classical and jazz elements

• A style of music known for fast tempos and electronic sounds

Who wrote this quote?: "The blues was like that problem child... You was a little ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn’t know how other people would take it."

• B.B. King

• Muddy Waters

• Robert Johnson

• John Lee Hooker

Who are known as the 'Queens of Blues'?

• Bessie Smith and Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey

• Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday

• Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin

• Tina Turner and Etta James

How many albums did B.B. King record throughout his career?

• Over 20

• Over 30

• Over 50

• Over 40

What is the usual structure of a Blues song?

• 8-bar pattern that repeats

• 12-bar pattern that repeats

• 16-bar pattern that repeats

• 4-bar pattern that repeats

What is the peak popularity of the Blues genres?

• 1890s-1900s

• 1910s-1920s

• 1930s-1940s

• 1950s-1960s

True or false: Blues influenced Bluegrass, R&B, and Rock n' Roll

• True

• False

• Only Bluegrass

• Only Rock n' Roll

Which of these instruments would you be LEAST likely to hear in Blues music?

• Electric Guitar

• Violin

• Piano

• Drums