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Which of the following genres is not typically associated with rock music?

  • Hip-Hop (correct)
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Metal

Which decade is known for the rise of disco music?

  • 1980s
  • 1990s
  • 1960s
  • 1970s (correct)

Which artist is known as the 'King of Pop'?

  • Michael Jackson (correct)
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Elvis Presley
  • Prince

Which of the following bands is known for being pioneers of the heavy metal genre?

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Which decade is known for the rise of grunge music?

<p>1990s (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which composer is known for his contributions to the Baroque period of music?

<p>Johann Sebastian Bach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following songs was not released in the 80s?

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Which of the following artists is not associated with the Motown record label?

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Which of the following genres is not typically associated with the 1990s?

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What is the title of the song that won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 2020?

<p>Bad Guy by Billie Eilish (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following artists is known for blending country and rap music genres?

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Which decade is known for the emergence of the punk rock genre?

<p>1970s (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist's debut album, released in 2010, features the hit songs 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'?

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Which 90s alternative rock band's hit songs include '1979', 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings', and 'Tonight, Tonight'?

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

Which artist's 2019 album, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?', features the hit songs 'Bad Guy' and 'All the Good Girls Go to Hell'?

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

Flashcards

Hip-Hop

A music genre not typically associated with rock; characterized by rhythmic beats, rapping, and sampling.

1970s

The decade from 1970 to 1979, which is known for the rise of disco music, characterized by danceable beats and catchy melodies.

Michael Jackson

An American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.

Black Sabbath

A British rock band formed in Birmingham in 1968, who helped pioneer the heavy metal genre.

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1990s

The decade from 1990 to 1999, known for the rise of grunge music, characterized by angst-ridden lyrics and distorted guitars.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

A highly prolific German composer and musician of the Baroque period.

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Smells Like Teen Spirit

This 1991 hit by Nirvana helped to popularize grunge music in the 1990s.

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Whitney Houston

An American singer and actress. She is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide

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Disco

A category of music that is generally inconsistent with with music of the 1990s.

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Bad Guy by Billie Eilish

A song by Billie Eilish that won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 2020

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Lil Nas X

An American genderbending rapper, singer, and songwriter known for blending country and rap music genres.

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1970s

The decade from 1970 to 1979, which is known for the emergence of punk rock genre, characterized by raw energy and anti-establishment lyrics.

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Adele

This singer's debut album, released in 2010, features the hit songs 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'.

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Smashing Pumpkins

A rock band who's hit songs include '1979', 'Bullet with Butterfly Wings', and 'Tonight, Tonight'.

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Billie Eilish

This singer-songwriter released is known for her album, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?', features the hit songs 'Bad Guy' and 'All the Good Girls Go to Hell'.

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Study Notes

Music Genres and Eras

  • Disco music rose to popularity in the 1970s
  • Grunge music emerged in the 1990s
  • Punk rock emerged in the 1970s

Famous Artists

  • Michael Jackson is known as the 'King of Pop'
  • Black Sabbath is known for being pioneers of the heavy metal genre
  • Lil Nas X is known for blending country and rap music genres
  • Adele's debut album, released in 2010, features the hit songs 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You'
  • Billie Eilish's 2019 album, 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?', features the hit songs 'Bad Guy' and 'All the Good Girls Go to Hell'

Music Awards

  • The song that won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 2020 is not specified in the text

Music Periods

  • The Baroque period of music is associated with the composer Johann Sebastian Bach

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