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How long did Frank Sinatra's career span?

  • 60 years (correct)
  • 50 years
  • 40 years
  • 70 years

Besides singing, which of the following did Sinatra do?

  • Just acting
  • Writing novels
  • Directing and producing only
  • Acting, directing, and producing (correct)

Which singer did Frank Sinatra consider the 'greatest popular singer in the world'?

  • Billie Holiday
  • Julio Iglesias
  • Antônio Carlos Jobim
  • Ella Fitzgerald (correct)

What breathing technique did Sinatra learn to hold notes for a long time?

<p>Sneaky sideways circular breathing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what musical style did Sinatra collaborate with Antônio Carlos Jobim for his 'Duets' album?

<p>Brazilian bossa nova (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Frank Sinatra born?

<p>1915 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which award did 'Duets II' win?

<p>Grammy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the band Frank Sinatra formed in 1935?

<p>The Hoboken Four (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many Grammy Awards did Frank Sinatra win?

<p>11 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a famous Frank Sinatra song?

<p>Moon River (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With which big band did Frank Sinatra join as a lead singer in 1940?

<p>Tommy Dorsey's big band (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which movie did Frank Sinatra win an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor?

<p>From Here to Eternity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which singer heavily influenced Frank Sinatra?

<p>Bing Crosby (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With whom did Frank Sinatra sing a duet with, which topped the charts in 1967?

<p>Nancy Sinatra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Frank Sinatra pass away?

<p>1998 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were Frank Sinatra's teenage fans in the early 1950s known as?

<p>Bobby-soxers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who was Frank Sinatra?

Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1915. Singer and actor.

Tommy Dorsey Connection

He sang with Tommy Dorsey's big band as lead singer.

Sinatra's Career Revival

1953, with Capitol Records, after his career had waned.

Sinatra's Oscar Win

He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for the movie From Here to Eternity.

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Primary Musical Influence

Bing Crosby influenced Sinatra to become a singer.

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Billie Holiday's Impact

Billie Holiday taught him how to project real emotion as a singer.

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Who were the 'bobby-soxers'?

Teenage fans of Sinatra in the early 1950s.

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What was the 'Rat Pack'?

A group of friends including Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. led by Sinatra.

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How did Sinatra use microphones?

He used microphones to sing softly and with intense emotion, telling a story through song.

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How did Frank Sinatra improve his singing?

Techniques like jogging, underwater swimming and circular breathing

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What music genres influenced Sinatra's style?

Jazz and swing

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Who was Ella Fitzgerald?

She was considered "the greatest popular singer in the world" by Frank Sinatra

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What was unique about Sinatra's 'Duets' albums?

Duets with popular international singers of different musical styles.

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How many recordings did Sinatra make?

More than 1,800 recordings, including 70+ albums.

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Name a famous Frank Sinatra movie

From Here to Eternity, Guys and Dolls, High Society

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