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12/7- 1940s/50s Rock-n-roll Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The jukebox got its name from the slang word, "jook" meaning

a)

Singing loudly

b)

Playing board games

c)

Dancing and acting wildly

d)

Making an instrument out of an empty box

2.

Jukeboxes were found in the following places:

Click all that apply

a)

Diners and Restaurants

b)

Juke Joints

c)

Churches

d)

Hangout Spots

3.

Why did they stop producing jukeboxes for a while in the 1940's?

a)

World War II

b)

A shortage of music

c)

Not enough interest from the public

d)

They were outlawed

4.

In the 1950's, jukeboxes reflected the shape and style of

a)

Candy

b)

Kids' toys

c)

Clothing

d)

Flashy cars

5.

The TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN, TROMBONE, and TUBA are part of the

a)

Woodwind Family

b)

Brass Family

c)

Percussion Family

d)

String Family

6.

The Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass belong to the

a)

Woodwind Family

b)

Brass Family

c)

Percussion Family

d)

String Family

7.

The DRUMS, XYLOPHONE, TYMPANI, and CYMBALS, etc. art part of the

a)

Woodwind Family

b)

Brass Family

c)

Percussion Family

d)

String Family

8.

The FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET, BASSOON (and Saxophone) belong to the

a)

Woodwind Family

b)

Brass Family

c)

Percussion Family

d)

String Family

9.

Elvis fused these styles of music to create his signature sound:

PICK THREE

a)

Rhythm and Blues

b)

Country-Western

c)

Pop

d)

Classical

e)

Rap

10.

Elvis was not only a huge impact in the music world- he was a big influencer with teenagers, especially since

a)

The economy was shaping up. Teenagers had money to spend to try out new things like music and trends.

b)

Old people did not like Elvis

c)

Elvis invented Minecraft

d)

Elvis played the Bassoon