Worksheets1940-1950s Musician Review
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 4mins
What was the name of the all-female jazz band that gained popularity during WW2?
Worldwide Sweethearts of Harmony
Universal Sweethearts of Symphonies
International Sweethearts of Rhythm
Global Sweethearts of Melody
What impact did the International Sweethearts of Rhythm have on the music industry?
They were known for their classical music compositions.
They were the first all-male band in the music industry.
They popularized heavy metal music in the 1950s.
They broke racial and gender barriers in the music industry.
What was The Andrews Sisters most famous song?
What is a holiday song from the 1940s that is still heard today?
What genre of music did the International Sweethearts of Rhythm primarily play?
Country
Jazz
Rock
Pop
During which era did the International Sweethearts of Rhythm gain their popularity?
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
What was the racial composition of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm?
They were an all-white band.
They were an all-black band.
They were a racially integrated band.
Their racial composition changed frequently.
What was Nat King Cole most known for?
the first African American performer on stage
the first African American performer to host a variety TV series
the first African American to produce music for white people
What medical condition did Nat King Cole have before he died?
SARS
Heart Failure
Brain Cancer
Lung Cancer
The Big Band/ Swing Era was popular during WWII.
True
False
Bing Crosby was the first performer to:
Which singer's version of “White Christmas” is the best-selling song of all time?
