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Who is credited with making the world laugh and bringing a light mask of happiness during times of blood and tragedy?
Who is credited with making the world laugh and bringing a light mask of happiness during times of blood and tragedy?
Which war impacted the recording industry, leading to a lack of imported supplies and difficulty in exporting records?
Which war impacted the recording industry, leading to a lack of imported supplies and difficulty in exporting records?
Who composed the song 'Over There' that exemplified the shift from neutrality to patriotism in Tin Pan Alley songs during World War I?
Who composed the song 'Over There' that exemplified the shift from neutrality to patriotism in Tin Pan Alley songs during World War I?
Which individual is not mentioned as part of those who helped make the world laugh and brought joy in difficult times?
Which individual is not mentioned as part of those who helped make the world laugh and brought joy in difficult times?
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Which songwriter is associated with the quote 'Tell your sweetheart not to pine, to be proud her boy's in line'?
Which songwriter is associated with the quote 'Tell your sweetheart not to pine, to be proud her boy's in line'?
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'Hear them calling you and me, ev'ry one for liberty' reflects the theme of:
'Hear them calling you and me, ev'ry one for liberty' reflects the theme of:
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Who was the famous Jewish American Vaudeville and Musical Theater star mentioned in the text?
Who was the famous Jewish American Vaudeville and Musical Theater star mentioned in the text?
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Which song mentioned in the text was sung by Billy Murray in 1917?
Which song mentioned in the text was sung by Billy Murray in 1917?
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What do the lyrics 'We'll be over, we're coming over, And we won't come back 'til it's over Over There!' suggest?
What do the lyrics 'We'll be over, we're coming over, And we won't come back 'til it's over Over There!' suggest?
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What role did Nora Bayes play in challenging gender roles?
What role did Nora Bayes play in challenging gender roles?
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Which type of recordings did Caruso make according to the text?
Which type of recordings did Caruso make according to the text?
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What impact did Tin Pan Alley songs have on the recording industry during the wartime period described in the text?
What impact did Tin Pan Alley songs have on the recording industry during the wartime period described in the text?
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Who is known as 'The March King' in the USA?
Who is known as 'The March King' in the USA?
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Which song is an example of a Tin Pan Alley song about Chinatown?
Which song is an example of a Tin Pan Alley song about Chinatown?
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Which recording showcases Cantonese opera in San Francisco in 1902?
Which recording showcases Cantonese opera in San Francisco in 1902?
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Who composed the patriotic piece 'Stars and Stripes Forever March'?
Who composed the patriotic piece 'Stars and Stripes Forever March'?
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Which individual was NOT associated with Ragtime music?
Which individual was NOT associated with Ragtime music?
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What style of music did George M. Cohan primarily compose?
What style of music did George M. Cohan primarily compose?
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Which musical genre was primarily influenced by African American folk music, blues, and jazz?
Which musical genre was primarily influenced by African American folk music, blues, and jazz?
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Who is often considered the 'Father of the Blues'?
Who is often considered the 'Father of the Blues'?
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Which artist is known as the 'Empress of the Blues'?
Which artist is known as the 'Empress of the Blues'?
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Which song by Perry Bradford became a hit for Mamie Smith and marked the first blues recording by an African American singer?
Which song by Perry Bradford became a hit for Mamie Smith and marked the first blues recording by an African American singer?
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Which musician is associated with the development of race records that targeted southern black communities?
Which musician is associated with the development of race records that targeted southern black communities?
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Which marketing categories were created for music intended for African-Americans and white southerners?
Which marketing categories were created for music intended for African-Americans and white southerners?
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Who recorded and sold the first blues record, jazz, hillbilly, and European ethnic music for immigrants?
Who recorded and sold the first blues record, jazz, hillbilly, and European ethnic music for immigrants?
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Which artist recorded 'Crazy Blues' with Okeh Records in 1920?
Which artist recorded 'Crazy Blues' with Okeh Records in 1920?
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Who is mentioned as a Vaudeville singer turned blues singer in the text?
Who is mentioned as a Vaudeville singer turned blues singer in the text?
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Which individual is credited with writing and producing 'Crazy Blues' for Mamie Smith?
Which individual is credited with writing and producing 'Crazy Blues' for Mamie Smith?
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Which independent record company created the U.S. branch of the German Odeon label, releasing the first blues record?
Which independent record company created the U.S. branch of the German Odeon label, releasing the first blues record?
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Who was the famous blues musician known for his distinctive vocals and guitar playing style, influencing many artists in the genre?
Who was the famous blues musician known for his distinctive vocals and guitar playing style, influencing many artists in the genre?
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What impact did the Bristol Sessions, 1927 have on the music industry?
What impact did the Bristol Sessions, 1927 have on the music industry?
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Which individual is credited with scouting and recording music in the South, leading to the discovery of key figures in hillbilly and country music?
Which individual is credited with scouting and recording music in the South, leading to the discovery of key figures in hillbilly and country music?
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Who was a significant figure in popularizing folk songs and hymns, contributing to the evolution of country and hillbilly music?
Who was a significant figure in popularizing folk songs and hymns, contributing to the evolution of country and hillbilly music?
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Which genre of music was the Carter Family known for popularizing?
Which genre of music was the Carter Family known for popularizing?
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Who was a pioneer in recording blues music and whose works influenced future blues artists like B.B. King and Lead Belly?
Who was a pioneer in recording blues music and whose works influenced future blues artists like B.B. King and Lead Belly?
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Who discovered and recorded the Carter Family and Jimmy Rogers in Bristol Tennessee in 1927?
Who discovered and recorded the Carter Family and Jimmy Rogers in Bristol Tennessee in 1927?
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Which musical instrument did Maybelle Carter play as part of the Carter Family?
Which musical instrument did Maybelle Carter play as part of the Carter Family?
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What was the first song recorded by the Carter Family during the Bristol Sessions, 1927?
What was the first song recorded by the Carter Family during the Bristol Sessions, 1927?
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Which artist became an icon of hillbilly and country music after being discovered by Ralph Peer?
Which artist became an icon of hillbilly and country music after being discovered by Ralph Peer?
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What musical style did the Bristol Sessions, 1927 help to popularize?
What musical style did the Bristol Sessions, 1927 help to popularize?
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'The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane' was originally sung by which group of people?
'The Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane' was originally sung by which group of people?
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Who is known as the 'Father of Country Music'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Country Music'?
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Which record executive is associated with discovering and recording key figures in hillbilly and country music?
Which record executive is associated with discovering and recording key figures in hillbilly and country music?
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Which musical group is credited with popularizing the genre of hillbilly music?
Which musical group is credited with popularizing the genre of hillbilly music?
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Who was a prominent figure in early recorded music who released songs like 'T for Texas' and 'Standing on the Corner'?
Who was a prominent figure in early recorded music who released songs like 'T for Texas' and 'Standing on the Corner'?
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Which artist is associated with the song 'Blue Yodel' series?
Which artist is associated with the song 'Blue Yodel' series?
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'Blue Yodel' series by Jimmie Rodgers was recorded under which company?
'Blue Yodel' series by Jimmie Rodgers was recorded under which company?
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Who was responsible for location recordings in the South and discovered key figures in hillbilly and country music?
Who was responsible for location recordings in the South and discovered key figures in hillbilly and country music?
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Which group is credited with popularizing country music and recorded their music for independent producers in the South?
Which group is credited with popularizing country music and recorded their music for independent producers in the South?
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Who was the first person to record hillbilly music in the South and influence the genre's development?
Who was the first person to record hillbilly music in the South and influence the genre's development?
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Which individual is associated with the first blues record, jazz, hillbilly, and European ethnic music for immigrants in the South?
Which individual is associated with the first blues record, jazz, hillbilly, and European ethnic music for immigrants in the South?
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Which individual embarked on location recordings in the South and worked with independent producers to brand and sell local music?
Which individual embarked on location recordings in the South and worked with independent producers to brand and sell local music?
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Who was known for recording locals in the South and selling their music locally before major companies got involved?
Who was known for recording locals in the South and selling their music locally before major companies got involved?
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