EOYE Music

Question 1

Describe the function of the nut in the guitar

Answer 1

To hold the strings in place.

Question 2

What sort of strings do some country/western singers prefer?

Answer 2

Hard, metal strings

Question 3

Who was the King of Rock?

Answer 3

Elvis Presley

Question 4

Name 2 of Elvis Presley’s top hits

Answer 4

• jailhouse rock
• heartbreak hotel
• love me tender

Question 5

What were the 4 styles of music that influence Rock n Roll?

Answer 5

Blues, Rhythm n Blues, Country and Doo Wop.

Question 6

Name one Blues artist.

Answer 6

BB King

Question 7

Name one difference between the electric guitar and the acoustic guitar

Answer 7

The acoustic guitar has a hollow body and the electric guitar has a solid body.

Question 8

Who thought up the idea of the solid body guitar and what else did he invent?

Answer 8

Leo Fender. He also invented guitars and amplifiers.

Question 9

What is one band that played the music style Doo Wop?

Answer 9

The Platters

Question 10

Who is one country artist?

Answer 10

Hank Williams

Question 11

Who is one Rhythm n Blues artist?

Answer 11

Ray Charles

Question 12

What year did Elvis Presley die?

Answer 12

August 16, 1977

Question 13

Who were some artists who played/sung pop music?

Answer 13

ABBA, Queen, Elton John

Question 14

What was country-rock music later known as?

Answer 14

Country-rock music was known as “easy listening” because of the laid back tempos.

Question 15

What are some artists who played country-rock music?

Answer 15

America, The Eagles

Question 16

In the singer/songwriter category, what was the artists main instrument?

Answer 16

Singer/songwriter artists continued to rely on the acoustic guitar as their main instrument.

Question 17

Who were some artists that played/sung in the singer/songwriter category?

Answer 17

Carol King, Cat Stevens

Question 18

What style did Heavy Metal originate from?

Answer 18

Heavy Metal music originated form psychedelic groups.

Question 19

What are some artists who played Heavy Metal?

Answer 19

Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin

Question 20

What is Progressive Rock also known as?

Answer 20

Art rock.

Question 21

Who were some artists that played/sung Progressive Rock?

Answer 21

Queen, Pink Floyd

Question 22

Who were some artists that sung/played Glam Rock?

Answer 22

David Bowie, KISS

Question 23

Who were some artists that played/sung Disco music?

Answer 23

Bee Gee’s, Sister Sledge, Michael Jackson

Question 24

What artists played/sung Punk music?

Answer 24

The Sex Pistols, The Clash

Question 25

Who were some artists that played/sung New Wave music?

Answer 25

Talking Heads, Blondie

Question 26

Who were some artists that played/sung Grunge music?

Answer 26

Nirvana, Pearl jam

Question 27

Who were some artists that played/sung Hip Hop music?

Answer 27

2Pac, Puff daddy

Question 28

What is the difference between an instrumental and a bridge?

Answer 28

Instrumental has no lyrics, while a Bridge can have lyrics and can introduce something totally new.

Question 29

What are the ‘Woodwind’ 4 main instruments?

Answer 29

Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bassoon

Question 30

Which instrument has a double reed?

Answer 30

Bassoon and Oboe

Question 31

Name the Brass instruments from lowest to highest pitched-

Answer 31

Tuba, Trombone, French Horn, Trumpet

Question 32

What are the ‘Brass’ 4 main instruments?

Answer 32

Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba

Question 33

Which percussion instruments are tuned and which ones will just make a noise?

Answer 33

A glockenspiel is tuned and a triangle will just make a noise.

Question 34

What do the top and bottom number indicate on a time signature?

Answer 34

The top number indicates HOW MANY beats are in the bar while the bottom number indicates the TYPE of beat.

Question 35

Name all the cymbals on the Drum Kit-

Answer 35

Ride, Crash, Hi Hats

Question 36

Name all the DRUMS on the Drum Kit-

Answer 36

Mid Tom, High Tom, Low/High Tom, Snare Drum, Bass Drum,