What are three popular forms of entertainment during the turn of the 20th century
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watching sports.
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Which of these instruments is not among the big five of bluegrass instruments
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Banjo
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Who came first in the history of bluegrass
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Bluegrass as a style developed during the mid-1940s. Because of
war rationing, recording was limited during that time, and it would
be most accurate to say that bluegrass was played some time after
World War II, but no earlier.
As with any musical genre, no one person can claim to have
"invented" it. Rather, bluegrass is an amalgam of old-time music,
country, ragtime and jazz. Nevertheless, bluegrass's beginnings can
be traced to one band. Today Bill Monroe is referred to as the
"founding father" of bluegrass music; the bluegrass style was named
for his band, the Blue Grass Boys, formed in 1939.
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What was The Anthology of American Folk Music
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A collection of old recordings that inspired the second
folk-music boom.
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Grunge music combined musical elements in a certain way Which of these was common in grunge music
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Strong guitar riffs
guitar feedback
dissonant harmony
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What name was given to the British music style characterized by a synchronized beat between bass guitar and drums
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Merseybeat was the name given to the British music style.
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What is the largest selling album
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Thriller - Michael Jackson
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What is the importance of folkways
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Folkways is a record label and radio station from the
Smithsonian where old recordings of traditional music is archived
and preserved.
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In the 1940s Bill Monroe added two musicians to his band to complete the classic bluegrass lineup They were Lester Flatt and
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Earl Scruggs
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Elvis Presley was born in
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Mississippi (apex)
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Important rock and roll artists and groups in the 1990s and early 21st century include
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Oasis
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Who was the artist to first successfully combined folk music and rock music
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Bob Dylan
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What is jamming in World War 2
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Jamming is a radio transmission deliberately sent out to disrupt
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Chuck Berry played the
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Chuck Berry played the electric guitar and he also sang.
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What are three popular forms of entertainment during the turn of the 20th century
watching sports.
Which of these instruments is not among the big five of bluegrass instruments
Banjo
Who came first in the history of bluegrass
Bluegrass as a style developed during the mid-1940s. Because of
war rationing, recording was limited during that time, and it would
be most accurate to say that bluegrass was played some time after
World War II, but no earlier.
As with any musical genre, no one person can claim to have
"invented" it. Rather, bluegrass is an amalgam of old-time music,
country, ragtime and jazz. Nevertheless, bluegrass's beginnings can
be traced to one band. Today Bill Monroe is referred to as the
"founding father" of bluegrass music; the bluegrass style was named
for his band, the Blue Grass Boys, formed in 1939.
What was The Anthology of American Folk Music
A collection of old recordings that inspired the second
folk-music boom.
Grunge music combined musical elements in a certain way Which of these was common in grunge music
Strong guitar riffs
guitar feedback
dissonant harmony
*All of the Above (apex)
What name was given to the British music style characterized by a synchronized beat between bass guitar and drums
Merseybeat was the name given to the British music style.
What is the largest selling album
Thriller - Michael Jackson
What is the importance of folkways
Folkways is a record label and radio station from the
Smithsonian where old recordings of traditional music is archived
and preserved.
In the 1940s Bill Monroe added two musicians to his band to complete the classic bluegrass lineup They were Lester Flatt and
Earl Scruggs
Elvis Presley was born in
Mississippi (apex)
Important rock and roll artists and groups in the 1990s and early 21st century include
Oasis
Who was the artist to first successfully combined folk music and rock music
Bob Dylan
What is jamming in World War 2
Jamming is a radio transmission deliberately sent out to disrupt
the enemy's communications.
Chuck Berry played the
Chuck Berry played the electric guitar and he also sang.