The Origins of Rock and Roll

In which decade did rock and roll music start?

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

In which country did rock and roll music originate?

• United Kingdom

• Australia

• USA

• Canada

Which two music styles combined to create rock and roll music?

• Jazz & Classical

• African American blues & white country and western music

• Reggae & Pop

• Hip Hop & R&B

Name a famous early rock and roll performer.

• Michael Jackson

• Chuck Berry

• Madonna

• Bob Dylan

How did rock and roll music spread around the world in the late 1950s?

• Radio and newspapers

• Television broadcast and recording studio

• Internet and social media

• Live concerts and festivals

Which instruments were first featured in 1950s rock and roll bands?

• Violin, piano, flute

• Bass guitar, electric guitar, drumkit

• Trumpet, clarinet, harp

• Synthesizer, keyboard, tambourine

What were some of the new styles of rock music that became popular in the 1960s?

• Jazz, classical, opera

• Surf rock, folk music, Doowap or Boy/Girl singing groups

• Hip hop, rap, techno

• Reggae, ska, punk

Which English band dominated the music scene in the 1960s?

• The Rolling Stones

• The Beatles

• The Who

• Led Zeppelin

What major social events during the 1960s impacted themes in rock music?

• Space exploration, technology, fashion

• War, racism, equality, social justice

• Economic growth, industrialisation, urbanisation

• Environmentalism, climate change, conservation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of early rock and roll music?

• Fast tempo

• Simple melodies

• Complex orchestration

• Strong backbeat