American Music 1880-1918

What was one of the most popular types of music in America at the end of the 19th century?

• Classical Music

• Marches

• Operas

• Rock 'n' Roll

What technological development greatly affected music in America at the turn of the century?

• Electricity

• Phonograph

• Automobiles

• All of the above

True or False? The President's Own is an elite group of American musicians that was established by John Philip Sousa.

• True

• False

ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) was established to

• sell music overseas

• protect intellectual property

• broadcast music on the radio

• educate composers, authors, and publishers

True or False? Scott Joplin helped create ASCAP.

• True

• False

Which of the following did John Philip Sousa do?

• Wrote 136 military and patriotic marches

• Invented the marching tuba

• Served during World War I

• All of the above

Which American composer wrote Treemonisha?

• John Philip Sousa

• Scott Joplin

• Unknown

Which American composer wrote Semper Fidelis (the Marine hymn)?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• John Philip Sousa

• Scott Joplin

• Louis Armstrong

Who is known as "The March King"?

• Scott Joplin

• John Philip Sousa

Who is known as "The King of Ragtime"?

• Scott Joplin

• John Philip Sousa