Question 1

"Payola" refers to the practice of plugging records in exchange for payment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Bill Haley and Elvis Presley were able to enter the rock music scene in large part because of their outstanding songwriting skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Rhythm and blues bands were almost always acoustic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Gospel refers to a family including both white and black musics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which elements of black gospel music directly found their way into rhythm and blues?

Accepted Answer

All of the following features of black g...

Question 6

Gospel frequently combines religious expression with secular-associated techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Early soul music often incorporated use of the saxophone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The end of the 1950s marked a time of great excitement regarding the future of rock and roll.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The "doo-wop" background vocal group was part of which sound?

Accepted Answer

A)   surf music
B)   soul
C)   Motown
D)   acid rockE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following performers added highly secular lyrics to a gospel tune to create the hit I've Got a Woman?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thomas Dorsey
B)   Ray Charles
C)   Aretha Franklin
D)   Elvis PresleyE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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"Payola" refers to the practice of plugging records in exchange for payment.

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Gospel frequently combines religious expression with secular-associated techniques.

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The end of the 1950s marked a time of great excitement regarding the future of rock and roll.

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Which of the following performers added highly secular lyrics to a gospel tune to create the hit I've Got a Woman?

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Rhythm and blues bands were almost always acoustic.

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Bill Haley and Elvis Presley were able to enter the rock music scene in large part because of their outstanding songwriting skills.

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Gospel refers to a family including both white and black musics.

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The "doo-wop" background vocal group was part of which sound?

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Which elements of black gospel music directly found their way into rhythm and blues?

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All of the following features of black g...
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Early soul music often incorporated use of the saxophone.

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"Payola" refers to the practice of plugging records in exchange for payment.

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Gospel frequently combines religious expression with secular-associated techniques.

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The end of the 1950s marked a time of great excitement regarding the future of rock and roll.

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Which of the following performers added highly secular lyrics to a gospel tune to create the hit I've Got a Woman?

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Rhythm and blues bands were almost always acoustic.

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Bill Haley and Elvis Presley were able to enter the rock music scene in large part because of their outstanding songwriting skills.

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Gospel refers to a family including both white and black musics.

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The "doo-wop" background vocal group was part of which sound?

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Which elements of black gospel music directly found their way into rhythm and blues?

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Early soul music often incorporated use of the saxophone.

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