Question

2025 history of pop music —
summative mid term exam
spahle, robert. rm 307
summative exam: history of popular music —ss.9-12 141-143

1. which musical style is considered a major foundation of early

rock and roll?
a. classical b. blues c. opera d. country pop

1. rock and roll emerged mainly in which decade?

a. 1920s b. 1940s c. 1950s d. 1970s

1. which instrument became iconic in shaping early rock and roll?

a. harp b. guitar c. flute d. violin

1. which city is famous for being a major birthplace of rock and roll?

a. memphis b. boston c. seattle d. miami

1. rhythm and blues music was originally performed mainly

by which communities? a. native american b. african
american c. asian american d. hispanic american

1. rock and roll combined blues, gospel, and which other style?

a. country b. salsa c. classical d. techno

Explanation:

Question 1

Early rock and roll has its major foundation in Blues. Classical and Opera are not foundational to rock and roll, and Country Pop came later. So the correct option is B.

Rock and roll emerged mainly in the 1950s. The 1920s had other music styles, 1940s was pre - rock and roll mainstream, and 1970s was a different era for rock evolution. So the correct option is C.

The guitar became an iconic instrument in shaping early rock and roll. Harp, Flute, and Violin are not associated with early rock and roll's iconic sound. So the correct option is B.

Answer:

B. Blues

Question 2