HRR QUIZ
The song "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple begins with:
A. an organ playing rhythmic chords
B. the lead vocalist singing the first verse supported by a rhythm guitar
C. the electric guitar playing a solo, blues-inspired riff
D. all the instrumentalists performing the same chords and rhythms
A. an organ playing rhythmic chords
B. the lead vocalist singing the first verse supported by a rhythm guitar
C. the electric guitar playing a solo, blues-inspired riff
D. all the instrumentalists performing the same chords and rhythms
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The song "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple begins with:
A. an organ playing rhythmic chords
B. the lead vocalist singing the first verse supported by a rhythm guitar
C. the electric guitar playing a solo, blues-inspired riff
D. all the instrumentalists performing the same chords and rhythms
A. an organ playing rhythmic chords
B. the lead vocalist singing the first verse supported by a rhythm guitar
C. the electric guitar playing a solo, blues-inspired riff
D. all the instrumentalists performing the same chords and rhythms
C.
In addition to conveying the lyrics of a song, the lead singer's role is to:
A. provide vocal harmony to melodies
B. support the rhythmic drive with bass notes
C. give rhythmic propulsion that drives the tempo of the music
D. create melodic interest supported by harmonies
A. provide vocal harmony to melodies
B. support the rhythmic drive with bass notes
C. give rhythmic propulsion that drives the tempo of the music
D. create melodic interest supported by harmonies
D.
One of the purposes of an instrumental solo is to:
A. bring attention to lyrics being performed by a lead singer
B. harmonize with the rhythm section
C. provide musical contrast so the return of the vocals will sound fresh
D. add harmonic interest by playing riffs
A. bring attention to lyrics being performed by a lead singer
B. harmonize with the rhythm section
C. provide musical contrast so the return of the vocals will sound fresh
D. add harmonic interest by playing riffs
A simple verse structure has:
A. alternating verses and choruses
B. no chord progression
C. a complex use of choruses and verses
D. no chorus
A. alternating verses and choruses
B. no chord progression
C. a complex use of choruses and verses
D. no chorus
The study of musical form includes:
A. the meaning of lyrics
B. how sections are organized to create a larger structure
C. studying the types of instruments used in a song
D. how musicians create different versions of the same song
A. the meaning of lyrics
B. how sections are organized to create a larger structure
C. studying the types of instruments used in a song
D. how musicians create different versions of the same song
Who among the following was NEVER a member of the Beatles?
A. John Lennon
B. George Harrison
C. Cliff Richard
D. Ringo Starr
A. John Lennon
B. George Harrison
C. Cliff Richard
D. Ringo Starr
All of the following describe "Tomorrow Never Knows" as a work of art EXCEPT:
A. structural format found in American pop
B. incorporation of drone-like sounds and limited harmonies
C. lyrics based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead
D. experimental tape-loop collages
A. structural format found in American pop
B. incorporation of drone-like sounds and limited harmonies
C. lyrics based on the Tibetan Book of the Dead
D. experimental tape-loop collages
The Beatles were formed in which UK city?
A. Manchester
B. London
C. Liverpool
D. Newcastle
A. Manchester
B. London
C. Liverpool
D. Newcastle
From the perspective of American youth, the British invasion was centered on:
A. a wide range of musical styles found in British bands
B. the combination of pop- and blues-oriented songwriting
C. nonmusical issues such as a band's image and its members' accents
D. American music being rewritten and repackaged for consumers
A. a wide range of musical styles found in British bands
B. the combination of pop- and blues-oriented songwriting
C. nonmusical issues such as a band's image and its members' accents
D. American music being rewritten and repackaged for consumers
All of the following were guitarists for the Yardbirds EXCEPT:
A. Jimmy Page
B. Jeff Beck
C. John McLaughlin
D. Eric Clapton
A. Jimmy Page
B. Jeff Beck
C. John McLaughlin
D. Eric Clapton
The "jingle-jangle" guitar sound heard in the music of the Byrds came from:
A. the twelve-string guitar played by George Harrison in A Hard Day's Night
B. Bob Dylan's switch to electric instruments at the Newport Folk Festival
C. Woody Guthrie's folk influence
D. a combination of musical influences, including country and jazz
A. the twelve-string guitar played by George Harrison in A Hard Day's Night
B. Bob Dylan's switch to electric instruments at the Newport Folk Festival
C. Woody Guthrie's folk influence
D. a combination of musical influences, including country and jazz
The early songs by the Monkees were:
A. written by each member of the group
B. predominantly written by Mike Nesmith
C. all recorded by studio musicians with the exception of Mike Nesmith
D. written by professional songwriters and backed on recordings by studio musicians
A. written by each member of the group
B. predominantly written by Mike Nesmith
C. all recorded by studio musicians with the exception of Mike Nesmith
D. written by professional songwriters and backed on recordings by studio musicians
The Beach Boys' song "God Only Knows" was once called the "perfect" rock song by which individual?
A. Phil Spector
B. Brian Wilson
C. Roger McGuinn
D. Paul McCartney
A. Phil Spector
B. Brian Wilson
C. Roger McGuinn
D. Paul McCartney
Which song is regarded as the first important garage band hit on a national level?
A. "Money"
B. "Crimson and Clover"
C. "Louie Louie"
D. "96 Tears"
A. "Money"
B. "Crimson and Clover"
C. "Louie Louie"
D. "96 Tears"
C.
The first international number one folk-rock single was:
A. "Blowin' in the Wind"
B. "Mr. Tambourine Man"
C. "The Sounds of Silence"
D. "Like a Rolling Stone"
A. "Blowin' in the Wind"
B. "Mr. Tambourine Man"
C. "The Sounds of Silence"
D. "Like a Rolling Stone"