MUS 264 – Dr. Hoffmann
Fall Semester 2000
Exam #4 – December 7, 2000
1. a. alternative rock b. indie rock/college radio c. riot grrrls d. Britpop
2. a. alternative rock b. indie rock/college radio c. riot grrrls d. Britpop
3. a. alternative rock b. indie rock/college radio c. riot grrrls d. Britpop
4. a. alternative rock b. indie rock/college radio c. riot grrrls d. Britpop
5. a. new age/space music b. new age/Native American music c. new age/meditation
d. new age/electronic
6. a. new age/space music b. new age/Native American music c. new age/meditation
d. new age/electronic
7. a. new age/space music b. new age/Native American music c. new age/meditation
d. new age/electronic
8. a. new age/space music b. new age/Native American music c. new age/meditation
d. new age/electronic
9. a. conjunto b. Tex-Mex c. no depression d. world beat
10. a. conjunto b. Tex-Mex c. no depression d. world beat
11. a. conjunto b. Tex-Mex c. no depression d. world beat
12. a. conjunto b. Tex-Mex c. no depression d. world beat
13. a. avant garde b. black contemporary c. techno d. lounge music
14. a. avant garde b. black contemporary c. techno d. lounge music
15. a. avant garde b. black contemporary c. techno d. lounge music
16. a. avant garde b. black contemporary c. techno d. lounge music
17. a. gangsta rap b. bawdy rap c. pop rap d. alternative hip hop
18. a. gangsta rap b. bawdy rap c. pop rap d. alternative hip hop
19. a. gangsta rap b. bawdy rap c. pop rap d. alternative hip hop
20. a. gangsta rap b. bawdy rap c. pop rap d. alternative hip hop
True (a)/False (b)
21. The No Depression movement represents an offshoot of progressive country music.
22. Another name for alternative rock is “modern rock.”
23. Tejano belongs to the conjunto stylistic family.
24. Rancheras originated prior to World War II.
25. Techno is widely played in dance clubs.
26. Black contemporary refers to African American pop music.
27. The major audience for new age consists of baby boomers who have tired of the
more intense, abrasive forms of pop music.
28. Rap was influenced in part by Jamaican dub music.
29. Alternative rock artists presently dominate the pop music charts.
30. Norteno music is based in Northern Mexico and the American southwest.
Select the response which best fits each question/statement.
31. The “black contemporary” label gained wide usage in the a. mid-1970s b. early
1980s c. early 1990s d. late 1990s
32. Identify the alternative rock act: a. Son Volt b. Texas Tornadoes c. Wilco
d. Pearl Jam
33. Which factor has not led to attempts to censor rap? a. off-color language b. blatant
sexuality c. fashion styles of performers d. glorification of misogyny and lawless behavior
34. Which style predates the disco era? a. avant-garde rock b. techno c. new age
d. alternative
35. Which is not a feature of conjunto? a. guitar feedback b. accordion back-up
c. Spanish language lyrics d. danceable waltz rhythms
Check the music style most closely identified with each
of the following artists:
a. new age b. alternative rock c. black contemporary d. rap e. conjunto/Tex Mex
36. Mazz
37. David Arkenstone
38. William Ackerman
39. R. Carlos Nakai
40. Millie Jackson
41. Michael Oldfield
42. R.E.M.
43. Michael Jackson
44. N.W.A.
45. Pearl Jam
46. Soundgarden
47. Beastie Boys
48. Arrested Development
49. Texas Tornados
50. Clannad