MUCO 120 Exam Verified Study
Questions And Answers 2025
Wilco's album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot: CORRECT ANSWERS - uses electronic sounds.
- draws inspiration from short-wave radio broadcasts.
- could be categorized as a concept album.
Hey Ya! by Outkast CORRECT ANSWERS The idea for the video for this song is based
on the Elvis' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Lucinda Williams (Get Right With God) CORRECT ANSWERS The fact that this artist's
music is difficult to categorize is made clear by her being given Grammy awards in three
different categories over the years - country, rock and contemporary folk.
Early rock 'n roll singles that were released on vinyl were often called "45s" because
they cost 45 cents to purchase. CORRECT ANSWERS False (These numbers refer to
the rate at which the record spins on the record player, measured in revolutions per
minute (rpm).)
In the early years of rock 'n roll, variety shows like Ed Sullivan were not as important to
the careers of artists as similar shows are today. CORRECT ANSWERS False, they
were more important (they aren't very important today)
True (they have a more balanced sound when you have the other instruments record
separately) CORRECT ANSWERS It is common in modern music to put the lead vocals
and the bass in the middle of the stereo field - making them come out of both speakers
equally.
What is the most common meter used in rock music? CORRECT ANSWERS
Quadrupal with accents on the 2 and 4.
Which of the following are true of chords? CORRECT ANSWERS - They can be
produced by multiple singers each singing different notes.
- They can be played on the guitar.
Blues scales are only used in the blues. CORRECT ANSWERS False (many scales are
used)
An note that is one octave higher than another note is produced by a frequency that is a
1.5 times the rate of the lower note. CORRECT ANSWERS False (idk octaves)
The music of the black-face minstrel shows was a big part of the early sheet-music
industry. CORRECT ANSWERS True, Black face minstrel shows were huge for the
early sheet music industry
, Country singer Hank Williams song "Move It On Over" borrows elements from rhythm
and blues that make it sound like an early rock 'n roll song. CORRECT ANSWERS True
"I come in last night about half past ten That baby of mine wouldn't let me in So move it
on over, rock it on over"
Like Elvis Presley, who will become known as the King of Rock 'n Roll several decades
later, Jimmie Rodgers (the "father of country music") was a white man from Mississippi
who sang songs with a blues style. CORRECT ANSWERS True
- Widely regarded as "the Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive
rhythmic yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman"
The banjo has its roots in instruments from: CORRECT ANSWERS Africa
Tin Pan Alley was a publishing district in New York City that produced much early pop
music. CORRECT ANSWERS True
- Tin Pan Alley was a collection of music publishers and songwriters in New York City
that dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries.
"The Boatman's Dance" is a minstrel song credited to Dan Emmett in 1843. CORRECT
ANSWERS The shows that this music comes from reinforced (and perhaps even
created) stereotypes of black people in the south.
Tennessee Chocolate Drops CORRECT ANSWERS Black string band that formed in
Knoxville TN
"Blueberry Hill" - Fats Domino CORRECT ANSWERS - Like doo wop, this performers
music provided a safe entre into the world of black music for white teenagers.
- This performer initially recorded at J & M Studios in New Orleans
"Rocket 88" - Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats CORRECT ANSWERS - It is
performed by Ike Turner's band.
- It's popularity and unique sound helped convince Sam Phillips to form a record label.
- It was recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis but released by Chess Records in
Chicago.
"That's All Right"- Elvis Presley CORRECT ANSWERS - Because of it's mix of country
and rhythm and blues elements, this could appropriately be called "Rockabilly."
"(we're gonna) Rock Around The Clock" CORRECT ANSWERS - It is performed by
Elvis Presley.
- It gained national exposure through it's appearance in a teenage movie.
Elvis Presley (heartbreak hotel) CORRECT ANSWERS This artist was initially marketed
as a country artist by RCA records.
Questions And Answers 2025
Wilco's album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot: CORRECT ANSWERS - uses electronic sounds.
- draws inspiration from short-wave radio broadcasts.
- could be categorized as a concept album.
Hey Ya! by Outkast CORRECT ANSWERS The idea for the video for this song is based
on the Elvis' first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Lucinda Williams (Get Right With God) CORRECT ANSWERS The fact that this artist's
music is difficult to categorize is made clear by her being given Grammy awards in three
different categories over the years - country, rock and contemporary folk.
Early rock 'n roll singles that were released on vinyl were often called "45s" because
they cost 45 cents to purchase. CORRECT ANSWERS False (These numbers refer to
the rate at which the record spins on the record player, measured in revolutions per
minute (rpm).)
In the early years of rock 'n roll, variety shows like Ed Sullivan were not as important to
the careers of artists as similar shows are today. CORRECT ANSWERS False, they
were more important (they aren't very important today)
True (they have a more balanced sound when you have the other instruments record
separately) CORRECT ANSWERS It is common in modern music to put the lead vocals
and the bass in the middle of the stereo field - making them come out of both speakers
equally.
What is the most common meter used in rock music? CORRECT ANSWERS
Quadrupal with accents on the 2 and 4.
Which of the following are true of chords? CORRECT ANSWERS - They can be
produced by multiple singers each singing different notes.
- They can be played on the guitar.
Blues scales are only used in the blues. CORRECT ANSWERS False (many scales are
used)
An note that is one octave higher than another note is produced by a frequency that is a
1.5 times the rate of the lower note. CORRECT ANSWERS False (idk octaves)
The music of the black-face minstrel shows was a big part of the early sheet-music
industry. CORRECT ANSWERS True, Black face minstrel shows were huge for the
early sheet music industry
, Country singer Hank Williams song "Move It On Over" borrows elements from rhythm
and blues that make it sound like an early rock 'n roll song. CORRECT ANSWERS True
"I come in last night about half past ten That baby of mine wouldn't let me in So move it
on over, rock it on over"
Like Elvis Presley, who will become known as the King of Rock 'n Roll several decades
later, Jimmie Rodgers (the "father of country music") was a white man from Mississippi
who sang songs with a blues style. CORRECT ANSWERS True
- Widely regarded as "the Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive
rhythmic yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman"
The banjo has its roots in instruments from: CORRECT ANSWERS Africa
Tin Pan Alley was a publishing district in New York City that produced much early pop
music. CORRECT ANSWERS True
- Tin Pan Alley was a collection of music publishers and songwriters in New York City
that dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th
centuries.
"The Boatman's Dance" is a minstrel song credited to Dan Emmett in 1843. CORRECT
ANSWERS The shows that this music comes from reinforced (and perhaps even
created) stereotypes of black people in the south.
Tennessee Chocolate Drops CORRECT ANSWERS Black string band that formed in
Knoxville TN
"Blueberry Hill" - Fats Domino CORRECT ANSWERS - Like doo wop, this performers
music provided a safe entre into the world of black music for white teenagers.
- This performer initially recorded at J & M Studios in New Orleans
"Rocket 88" - Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats CORRECT ANSWERS - It is
performed by Ike Turner's band.
- It's popularity and unique sound helped convince Sam Phillips to form a record label.
- It was recorded at Sun Studios in Memphis but released by Chess Records in
Chicago.
"That's All Right"- Elvis Presley CORRECT ANSWERS - Because of it's mix of country
and rhythm and blues elements, this could appropriately be called "Rockabilly."
"(we're gonna) Rock Around The Clock" CORRECT ANSWERS - It is performed by
Elvis Presley.
- It gained national exposure through it's appearance in a teenage movie.
Elvis Presley (heartbreak hotel) CORRECT ANSWERS This artist was initially marketed
as a country artist by RCA records.
