Jazz Test

Question 1

Give three examples of how Latin music has influenced popular music in the United States.  Discuss these influences in terms of the elements of music, i.e. rhythm, harmony, melody, ensemble etc..

Question 2

When did salsa become an important style of music and how is it different than earlier styles?

Question 3

Compare and contrast blues and country music.  ( 3 similarities and three differences)

Question 4

What technological innovations changed the way music was produced and recorded in the early 1960s? Include in your answer how producers influenced the music

Question 5

What are the three stages in the development of Latin music?

Question 6

Compare and contrast Rock ‘n Roll and Rock ‘a Billy.  State at least two similarities and two differences

Question 7

How did Rock ‘n Roll reflect what was happening in the society and the culture in the 1950s?

Question 8

Name three styles that gave birth to rock and roll.  What did rock and roll get from each style? 

Question 9

How did Ralph Peer influence country music? Include in your answer the influence of the music licensing industry.

Question 10

Name three things that contributed to the end of rock and roll.

Question 11

Name three famous rock and roll artists briefly describe their influence on popular music.

Question 12

What did radio provide for country musicians? How did that change country music?

Question 13

What kind of music and who replaced rock n roll BEFORE the Beatles came to the U.S.? Name two new styles in the early sixties and connect a group or artist to each style.

Question 14

How does Latin music reflect  African and European influences?  3 ways.

Question 15

How did gospel music contribute to popular music?