Answers
Which of the following techniques did The Beatles use on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts
Club Band?
1. They use aleatoric techniques to create circus effects on "Being for the Benefit of Mr.
Kite.
2. "They used aleatoric techniques with the orchestra on "A Day in the Life."
3. They used repeated musical ideas to create a sense of "classical" balance.
4. All of the answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
One of the avant-garde techniques employed by Pink Floyd was
1. minimalism
2. the use of non-traditional sound-makers
3. aleatory
4. All of the answers are correct CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
Which of the following is untrue about Frank Zappa?
1. He played rhythm & blues and rock guitar
2. He was interested in avant-garde art music, and jazz
3. He stressed the importance of individual freedom, similar to the Beat writers.
4. He was not against censorship CORRECT ANSWERS He was not against
censorship
Which of the following is not a glitter performer?
1. Gary Glitter
2. Creedence Clearwater Revival
3. Roxy Music
4. Queen CORRECT ANSWERS Creedence Clearwater Revival
Which of the following best describes art rock music?
1. It uses orchestral instruments in addition to rock instruments
2. It is influenced by modern avant-garde and electronic composers
3. Some of its acts compose multi-movement works
4. All of the answers are correct. CORRECT ANSWERS All of the above
What British band incorporated a classical orchestra on the song "Nights in White
Satin?"
1. The Moody Blues
2. Genesis
3. Yes
4. King Crimson CORRECT ANSWERS The Moody Blues
, What art rock band was formed in 1966 by Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford
and Anthony Phillips?
1. The Moody Blues
2. Genesis
3. Yes
4. King Crimson CORRECT ANSWERS Genesis
What drummer joined Genesis in 1970, and then took over as the band's lead singer in
1975?
1. John Bonham
2. Keith Moon
3. Phil Collins
4. Ringo Starr CORRECT ANSWERS Phil Collins
Which Genesis member embarked on a solo career inspired by Asian and African
musical styles, and had success as a New Age artist for his movie soundtrack work?
1. Jon Anderson
2. Phil Collins
3. Peter Gabriel
4. Mike Rutherford CORRECT ANSWERS Peter Gabriel
Which "rock orchestra" was started by Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood, and used a giant
spaceship and lasers in their live show?
1. Genesis
2. Procol Harum
3. Jethro Tull
4. Electric Light Orchestra CORRECT ANSWERS Electric Light Orchestra
What art rock band was formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Peter Banks,
Tony Kaye and Bill Bruford?
1. The Moody Blues
2. Genesis
3. Yes
4. King Crimson CORRECT ANSWERS Yes
Which musician below did not play with Yes?
1. Steve Howe
2. Rick Wakeman
3. Patrick Moraz
4. Robert Fripp CORRECT ANSWERS Robert Fripp
Which song from Yes' album Fragile featured all musicians contributing equally and
playing at a high level of musicianship?
1. "Roundabout"
2. "Long Distance Runaround"
3. "I've Seen All Good People"