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WorksheetsMusic History - Ragtime, Jazz, Rock, & Country
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
Ragtime is sometimes called...
big band
piano thumping
jazz piano
classical piano
Louis Armstrong was known for his trumpet playing as well as his role in this "cultural rebirth."
Women's rights
Pop culture
Harlem Renaissance
Brittish Invasion
(a) was pioneered as popular dancing music in black communities in St. Louis and New Orleans.
The peak popularity for ROCK was...
1940-1960
1960 - present
1900-1940
1920-1950
(a) was a jazz singer known for her powerful voice. Her nickname was "Lady Day."
(This genre) comes from a blend of folk, western, and blues that often uses simple harmonies and string instruments.
(a)
The peak popularity for (a) was 1895-1918.
He was known as the "King of Ragtime Writers"
Joseph Lamb
James Scott
Scott Joplin
John Phillip Sousa
Ragtime is largely an African-American Genre
True
False
With hits such as “Good Vibrations”, “Surfin’ Safari” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.”, this legendary band has sold over 100 million albums and is listed at #12 on the Rolling Stone list of greatest artists.
The Beach Boys
The Rolling Stones
The Beatles
The Eagles
Rock was influenced by blues, rock n’ roll, jazz, folk, country, R&B, and soul.
True
False
They have sold over 250 million albums with hits like “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Sympathy for the Devil”, “Miss You”, and “Gimme Shelter."
The Beach Boys
The Rolling Stones
U2
The Eagles
This genre is known for it's use of guitars, as well as other instruments such as banjo, harmonica, and fiddle.
Country
Jazz
Ragtime
Rock
(This artist) got her start in country music before breaking into the pop genre.
Dolly Parton
Reba McEntire
Patsy Cline
Taylor Swift
Jazz music was syncopated which means
Music doesn't vary
Music is played softly
Music is played structurally
Music is played off beat
FALSE
What is the title of this song?
Maple Leaf Rag
The Entertainer
King Porter Stomp
One O'Clock Jump
What's the genre you are listening to?
rock
pop
techno
country
What genre of music are you listening to?
jazz
R&B
Funk
Ragtime
________________ music started around the 1920's and has roots from early American folk music and western music.
Pop
Jazz
Country
Classical
In ___________________ music, you will often hear a story being told and it has a simple musical structure.
Hip hop
Classical
Country
Rock
Who wrote "What a Wonderful World"
Duke Ellington
Fats Waller
Jelly Roll Morton
Louis Armstrong
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
A travelling basketball team
A rebirth of African American culture in art, music, and literature
A medieval game
Time period of around 1210 a.d. when the games of jousting and art became popular
Listen to this audio clip. What genre is this piece from?
Ragtime
Jazz
Rock
Country
