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What significant event in Rodrigo's life influenced the composition of Concierto de Aranjuez?
Which well-known musician was inspired by Concierto de Aranjuez for his own musical works?
How did Rodrigo compose his music?
Who was the first performer of Rodrigo's Fantasia para un Gentilbombre?
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Who created the first recording of a human voice in 1877?
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What does braille notation utilize to represent musical notes?
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Which musician is known for the song 'Over There' during World War I?
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Which American artist created the bestselling record 'White Christmas'?
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Which musician was known for making people dance with his jazz band in the 1920s?
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What was the trademark picture for the 'His Master's Voice' record label?
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Which genre is Smokey Robinson primarily associated with?
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What is Jimi Hendrix best known for in his music career?
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Which event is notable in Patsy Cline's career?
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What achievement is Adele recognized for in relation to her single 'Hello'?
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What significantly contributes to BTS's popularity?
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What illness did Joaquín Rodrigo contract at the age of three?
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In which city did Joaquín Rodrigo study under Paul Dukas?
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What is Rodrigo best known for composing?
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Which prominent French decoration did Joaquín Rodrigo receive in 1963?
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Where was the world premiere of Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez held?
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What was Rodrigo's marital status when he married Victoria Kamb?
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Who was one of Rodrigo's musical influences known for developing new rhythmic styles?
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What significant change did Rodrigo help accomplish regarding the concert guitar?
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What are musicals primarily characterized by?
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Which musical is a satirical take on postwar capitalism?
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In which city is Broadway located?
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What role does the drummer play in a Pansori performance?
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How long can a Pansori performance last?
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In which year did Elvis Presley sign with Sun Records?
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What was the first movie released featuring Elvis Presley?
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Which musical icon influenced Elvis Presley's style and performances?
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What year did Elvis Presley get married?
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What was one of Elvis Presley's notable characteristics during his performances?
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What type of music heavily influenced Elvis Presley?
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At what age did Elvis receive his first guitar?
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How many songs did Elvis record during his career?
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What was the weight of some of Elvis's jeweled-encrusted jumpsuits?
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What was the primary cause of Elvis's untimely death?
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Which musical is based on Roald Dahl's classic novel?
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In which year did West Side Story premiere?
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What unique performance style is utilized in Cookin' Nanta?
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Who composed the music for Les Misérables?
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What is central to the story of Phantom of the Opera?
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Which of the following was a significant aspect of Frank Sinatra's singing technique?
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How many Grammys did Frank Sinatra win during his career?
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Which movie is NOT listed among Frank Sinatra's famous films?
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Which style of music did Sinatra NOT collaborate with according to the content?
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What is one of Sinatra's well-known songs?
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Which award was Sinatra given in 1974?
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What was significant about the albums Sinatra released in 1993 and 1994?
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Which artist did Sinatra consider the 'greatest popular singer in the world'?
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What was Frank Sinatra's first band called?
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Which movie did Frank Sinatra star in alongside Gene Kelly?
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Who was a significant influence on Sinatra's singing style?
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What was the name of the group that Sinatra led in the 1950s and 1960s?
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What was Frank Sinatra's career motto focused on?
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What term was used for Sinatra's teenage fans in the early 1950s?
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How long did Sinatra perform in Las Vegas?
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What did Sinatra's parents want him to become?
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Study Notes
Joaquín Rodrigo
- Born in Valencia, Spain in 1901, youngest of 10 children
- Lost his sight at age 3 after contracting diphtheria
- First orchestral work, Juglares, performed in Valencia in 1924
- Studied at the École Normale de Musique in Paris under Paul Dukas in 1927 and met Manuel de Falla
- Married Turkish pianist Victoria Kamb in 1933
- Wrote Sonata de adiós for piano in 1935 in memory of Paul Dukas
- Returned to Spain and settled in Madrid in 1939
- Achieved worldwide fame with the world premiere of Concierto de Aranjuez in Barcelona in 1940
- Daughter Cecilia born in 1941, his only surviving child
- Awarded the Légion d'Honneur by the French government in 1963
- Died in Madrid in 1999, buried in the family vault in the Aranjuez cemetery
- Influenced by Igor Stravinsky and Spanish culture
- Famous for his guitar music despite never playing the guitar himself
- Composed all his works in braille
- Concierto de Aranjuez is inspired by the gardens of the Aranjuez Palace and the tragic death of his first child
Frank Sinatra
- Born in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1915, son of a firefighter, prizefighter, and bar owner
- Parents wanted him to become a civil engineer
- Formed a band, The Hoboken Four, at 20 and became a club singer in 1935
- Married Nancy Barbato and had two daughters (Nancy and Christina) and a son (Frank Jr.)
- Joined Tommy Dorsey's big band as lead singer in 1940
- Recorded his first solo track in 1942, marking the beginning of his fame
- Starred in the movie Anchors Aweigh with Gene Kelly in 1945
- Won Academy Award for "Best Supporting Actor" for his role in From Here to Eternity in 1953
- Became leader of "The Rat Pack" in the 1950s and 1960s, which included collaborators like Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.
- Influenced by Bing Crosby and Billie Holiday
- Teenage fans were called "bobby-soxers" who wore poodle skirts and rolled down socks
- Performed in Las Vegas for over 40 years
- Won 11 Grammy Awards, three Golden Globes, and two Oscars
- Famous songs include Moon River, Come Fly with Me, The Lady Is a Tramp, Let It Snow, and Fly Me to the Moon
- Famous movies include From Here to Eternity, Guys and Dolls, Meet Me in Las Vegas and High Society
- Collaborated with notable singers and producers like Billie Holiday and Nat King Cole
- Considered jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald to be the "greatest popular singer in the world"
- Released two new albums of duets in 1993 and 1994, Duets II, and won a Grammy for best album
- Won a Grammy Living Legend Award in 1974
Elvis Presley
- Born in Mississippi in 1935
- Moved to Memphis in 1948
- Signed by Sun Records in 1954
- Became an international sensation in 1956 with his first movie, Love Me Tender
- Drafted into the Army in 1958
- Served in National Service from 1960-1968
- Made 33 films
- Married Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967
- Daughter Lisa-Marie born in 1968
- Started a Las Vegas engagement in 1969
- Died from a heart attack in 1977
- Influenced by Arthur Crudup and Rufus Thomas
- Revolutionary performances characterized by charismatic stage presence, energetic dance moves, and shaking hips
- Hit songs include, Heartbreak Hotel, Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, and Hound Dog
- Sold over 1 billion records and is the biggest-selling solo artist of all time
- Impersonated by over 80,000 people worldwide
- Natural hair color was sandy blond, but dyed it black for movie in 1956 and kept it that way
- Black belt in karate
- More people watched his Aloha From Hawaii concert than the first moon landing
- Recorded over 600 songs, but only wrote or co-wrote 10 of them
- Some of his jeweled-encrusted jumpsuits weighed over 26 lbs
- Graceland, his home, is now a pilgrimage spot for his fans, and is the second-most visited house in the US after the White House
- Struggled with drug and alcohol use throughout his life and died from a heart attack in 1977
Recorded Sound
- First human voice recording was created by Thomas Edison in 1877, marking the beginning of the recording industry
- Music industry was further propelled by the development of radio and digital downloads/online streaming
Musical Icons and Artists
- Smokey Robinson: American soul pop musician, associated with Motown Records, helped promote Black American artists
- Jimi Hendrix: American rock guitarist, known for innovative studio techniques and use of stereophonic and phasing effects
- Patsy Cline: American country music artist, featured on the Grand Ole Opry
- Adele: British singer who uses digital music distribution
- BTS: South Korean K-pop sensation, benefits from streaming music popularity
Memorable Musicals
- The Threepenny Opera (1928): Music by Kurt Weill and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht, based on John Gay's The Beggar's Opera, a satirical take on postwar capitalism with popular songs like "Mack the Knife"
- Anything Goes (1934): Music and lyrics by Cole Porter
- Matilda the Musical (2010): Based on Roald Dahl's novel, showcases the magic of reading and learning, won numerous international awards
- Cookin' Nanta (1997): South Korean comedy told through dynamic performances, no one speaks, drumbeats, magic and acrobatics unfold in a kitchen setting
- West Side Story (1957): Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, based on Romeo and Juliet, set in mid-1950s New York City, tragic love story between a girl and a boy from rival gangs
- Les Misérables (1980): Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, libretto by Alain Boublil, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, set in France during the June Rebellion, a musical about hardship and redemption, London production has run for over 35 years
- Phantom of the Opera (1986): Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, an opera's lead performer is injured and Christine takes over, she receives lessons from a ghostly Phantom, love and longing form the core of the story, one of Broadway's longest-running musicals
Pansori Epic Chant
- A form of South Korean musical theatre dating back to the 17th century in which a singer and drummer perform, the singer tells a story through songs, stylized speech, and gestures, the performance can last for eight hours.
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This quiz explores the life and contributions of Joaquín Rodrigo, a renowned Spanish composer. From his early struggles with blindness to his groundbreaking works like the Concierto de Aranjuez, discover the milestones that defined his musical journey.
