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Music in the 1980s Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which electronic musical instrument was commonly used in 1980s music?

a)

Accordion

b)

Violin

c)

Electric guitar

d)

Synthesizer

2.

Which genre of music is characterized by catchy melodies, upbeat rhythms, and mainstream appeal?

a)

Classical music

b)

Blues music

c)

Jazz music

d)

Pop music

3.

What is a slow, emotional song often accompanied by sentimental lyrics, typically found in love songs?

a)

Rock

b)

Rap

c)

Ballad

d)

Reggae

4.

What genre of music emerged in the 1980s, blending elements of punk, rock, and electronic music?

a)

Hip hop

b)

Disco music

c)

New Wave of Immigration

d)

Reggae

5.

What does MTV stand for, a cable channel that aired music videos and had a significant impact on music in the 1980s?

a)

Movie Television

b)

Music Theater

c)

Music Time Video

d)

Music Television

6.

What are simple two-note guitar chords commonly used in rock music, giving it a powerful and energetic sound?

a)

Power chords

b)

Minor chords

c)

Open chords

d)

Barre chords

7.

Which genre of rock music is characterized by its glam image, often associated with big hair, flashy outfits, and theatrical performances?

a)

Heavy metal

b)

Punk rock

c)

Hair Metal

d)

Grunge

8.

What genre of dance music was popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, known for its groovy beats and synchronized dance moves?

a)

Techno music

b)

Disco music

c)

House music

d)

Trance music

9.

What is a style of street dance that emerged alongside hip-hop music in the 1980s, characterized by acrobatic and rhythmic movements?

a)

Salsa

b)

Tap dance

c)

Breakdance

d)

Ballet

10.

What is a subgenre of pop music featuring synthesizers as the dominant instrument, exemplified by artists like Depeche Mode and Duran Duran?

a)

Country music

b)

R&B

c)

Synth-pop

d)

Folk music

11.

What is a short film or video clip that accompanies a song, often telling a story or featuring visual elements related to the music?

a)

Concert footage

b)

Music video

c)

Music documentary

d)

Movie trailer

12.

What genre of rock music is characterized by its raw and rebellious sound, simple song structures, and anti-establishment lyrics?

a)

Punk rock

b)

Gothic rock

c)

Indie rock

d)

Alternative rock

13.

What is an electronic device that replicates the sound of drums and percussion instruments, commonly used in 1980s music production?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Electric guitar

c)

Bass guitar

d)

Drum machine

14.

What genre of music originating from African American and Afro-Caribbean communities is characterized by rapping and DJ scratching?

a)

Jazz music

b)

Reggae

c)

Blues music

d)

Hip hop

15.

What is a portable keyboard instrument that can be held like a guitar, popularized in the 1980s by artists like Prince and Jean-Michel Jarre?

a)

Theremin

b)

Harmonica

c)

Accordion

d)

Keytar

16.

What are legwarmers?

a)
Coverings for the lower legs
b)
Gloves for the hands
c)
Socks for the feet
d)
Hats for the head
17.

In the 1980s music era, what was headbanging?

a)
A type of hairstyle popularized by rock musicians
b)
A form of meditation involving head movements
c)
A type of exercise routine for the neck muscles
d)
A style of dance involving violently shaking one's head in time with music
18.

What is a jukebox?

a)
A type of fruit juicer
b)
A type of shoe
c)
A type of computer software
d)
A music-playing machine
19.

Harmonies in music are used for _____________.

a)
creating a pleasing sound
b)
creating a sense of unease
c)
making the music sound chaotic
d)
causing ear pain
20.

What was a walkman used for in the 1980s?

a)
Playing video games
b)
Listening to music on cassette tapes
c)
Watching movies on VHS tapes
d)
Sending text messages