Music History

What was a significant cultural impact of Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis?

• It was known for its classical music concerts.

• It was a hotspot for African American jazz and ragtime music.

• It was famous for its opera performances.

• It was a center for country music.

What did African Americans contribute to Hoosier jazz?

• Classical compositions

• Choral compositions

• Syncopated rhythms and a bluesy tone

• Opera and symphony

Who was a notable musician associated with Indiana Avenue?

• Louis Armstrong

• Hoagy Carmichael

• Duke Ellington

• Benny Goodman

What was the significance of the Cotton Club on Indiana Avenue?

• It was a famous restaurant.

• It was a popular jazz club.

• It was a theater for plays.

• It was a dance hall.

Who was captured performing at the Indiana Avenue Jazz Club in the 1940s or 1950s?

• Louis Armstrong

• Willis Dyer and Buddy Parker

• Duke Ellington

• Miles Davis

What Indiana studio played host to the best early jazz musicians in the United States?

• Gennett Studios

• Sun Records

• Mussel Shoals

• Sound City

How did Enlightenment ideals shape the way composers structured their music during Bach’s time?

• Encouraged more emotional and spontaneous compositions

• Focused on order, clarity, and balanced musical form

• Promoted only vocal compositions over instrumental music

• Discouraged the use of counterpoint in favor of melody

How did Bach contribute to the development of Western music?

• He abandoned traditional forms in favor of folk music

• He refined counterpoint and established harmonic conventions still used today

• He primarily composed opera, which influenced later classical composers

• He introduced modern electronic music techniques

What was the primary role of music in ancient Greek society?

• A) Entertainment and leisure

• B) Religious ceremonies and education

• C) Military communication

• D) Agricultural rituals

Which musical period is known for the development of the symphony and sonata?

• A) Baroque

• B) Classical

• C) Romantic

• D) Modern