American Popular Music 1920-50s (Updated) Flashcards
Illegal bars that sold alcohol in the 1920s were called…?
speakeasies
What genre of music is characterized by improvisation and solos?
Jazz
Who is the jazz artist pictured below? (1920s)
Louis Armstrong
“Satchmo”
The King of Jazz
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Mood Indigo” by Duke Ellington
Who is the jazz artist pictured below? (1920s)
Duke Ellington
“The Duke”
Who is the blues artist pictured below? (1920s)
Bessie Smith
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” by Bessie Smith
Who is the jazz artist pictured below? (1920s)
Ella Fitzgerald
Lady Ella
The First Lady of Song
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Blue Skies” by Ella Fitzgerald
Improvising with your voice is called…?
scatting
Duke Ellington played the…?
Piano
Louis Armstrong played the…?
Trumpet
Who is the blues artist pictured below? (1920s)
Ma Rainey
Who is the jazz artist pictured below? (1920s)
Count Basie
Count Basie played the…?
Piano
What was the main form of “at home” entertainment in the 1930s?
The Radio
Who is the jazz clarinetist that also led a famous jazz orchestra?
Benny Goodman
Who is the trombone player who left his successful jazz orchestra, joined the Air Force and is M.I.A.?
Glenn Miller
Benny Goodman played the…?
Clarinet
Glenn Miller played the…?
Trombone
What song is this? (1930s)
- In the Mood
- Sing Sing Sing
Sing Sing Sing
What song is this? (1930s)
- In the Mood
- Sing Sing Sing
In the Mood
Who is the actress pictured below? (1930s)
Judy Garland
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
Judy Garland
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Who is the jazz trio pictured below? (1940s)
The Andrew Sisters
Who is the crooner pictured below? (1940s)
Bing Crosby
When a singer has a particularly smooth and soothing voice, they are called…?
Crooners
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Ain’t That a Kick in the Head”
Dean Martin
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“White Christmas”
Bing Crosby
Who is the soul artist pictured below? (1940s)
Ray Charles
Who is the crooner pictured below? (1940s)
Nat King Cole
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Georgia on My Mind”
Ray Charles
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Smile”
Nat King Cole
What instrument did Ray Charles play?
Piano (and sang)
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”
The Andrews Sisters
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Feeling Good”
Nina Simone
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“I’ll Be Seeing You”
Billie Holiday
Who is the jazz artist pictured below? (1950s)
Billie Holiday
“Lady Day”
Who is the soul artist pictured below? (1950s)
Nina Simone
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“Fly Me to the Moon”
Frank Sinatra
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“That’ll Be the Day”
Buddy Holly
Who is the crooner pictured below? (1950s)
Frank Sinatra
Who is the rock and roll artist pictured below?
Buddy Holly
What is the standard rock and roll instrument set up?
Guitar, Bass and Drumset
Who is the rock and roll artist pictured below?
Elvis Presley
What song is this?
OR
Who sang this song?
“That’s Alright”
Elvis Presley
Who is the crooner pictured below? (1940s)
Dean Martin
