How Well Do You Know Music History?

Which of these jazz musicians is a saxophonist?

Louis Armstrong

Duke Ellington

Miles Davis

Charlie Parker

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In classical music, what era is considered the Baroque Period?

1300-1450

1450-1600

1600-1750

1750-1900

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Who was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Stevie Nicks

Aretha Franklin

Tina Turner

Etta James

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The first conservatories were established in this country- introducing the idea of secular, practical, music education.

Italy

France

England

Germany

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Which of these famous local Hawai'i songs was released in the 1960s?

Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Aloha ʻOe - Queen Liliʻuokalani

Tiny Bubbles - Don Ho

Mele Kalikimaka - Robert Alex Anderson

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Where did Salsa music originate?

Spain

Mexico

Cuba

Chile

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What was the Billboard Top Country Song in 2015?

Sangria - Blake Shelton

Kick the Dust Up - Luke Bryan

Girl Crush - Little Big Town

Take Your Time - Sam Hunt

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In what decades was New Wave Music popularized?

1960s & 1970s

1970s & 1980s

1980s & 1990s

1990s & 2000s

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What is the oldest musical instrument?

Flute

Drum

Trumpet

Lute

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What city is considered the birthplace of Hip-Hop?

Detroit