Em Quiz 7 - Electronic Dance Music

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EM Quiz 7 explores the evolution and categorization of Electronic Dance Music (EDM), examining its history, key genres like house and techno, and significant milestones like the first radio DJ broadcast and jukebox patent. Ideal for learners interested in music technology and history.

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  • 2. 

    Some historians regard house as an effort to keep disco alive.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Some historians believe that the creation and popularity of house music was a deliberate attempt to keep the disco genre alive. House music emerged in the 1980s as a response to the decline of disco, incorporating similar elements such as danceable beats and electronic instrumentation. By infusing disco influences into a new genre, house music provided a fresh take on the disco sound and helped to prolong its legacy. This perspective suggests that house music was a conscious effort to preserve the spirit and energy of disco, making the statement "True."

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  • 3. 

    House, techno, disco, trance, freestyle, dubstep and New wave are all examples of Electronic Dance Music

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because all the genres mentioned - house, techno, disco, trance, freestyle, dubstep, and New wave - are indeed examples of Electronic Dance Music (EDM). EDM is a broad genre that encompasses various electronic music styles, and these genres mentioned fall under that umbrella.

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  • 4. 

    Techno led to trance developing in Germany.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the development of trance music in Germany was influenced by techno. This implies that techno music played a significant role in shaping the trance genre in Germany.

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  • 5. 

    Chicago House music actually wasn't picked up much by the rest of the U.S. It actually got more popular in the UK.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Chicago House music originated in the city of Chicago, but it did not gain much popularity within the rest of the United States. However, it managed to find a larger audience in the United Kingdom, where it became more popular.

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  • 6. 

    The term garage is named after a club known for its musical eclecticism

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The name of the club was Paradise Garage. The term is very controversial for this reason.

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  • 7. 

    UK became the main market for House Music in the mid-1980s

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    During the mid-1980s, the UK indeed became the main market for House Music. This genre originated in Chicago and quickly gained popularity in the UK due to the influence of DJs and clubs in cities like London and Manchester. The UK embraced House Music and played a crucial role in its development and commercial success, with British DJs and producers making significant contributions to the genre. The UK's vibrant club scene and its openness to new musical styles allowed House Music to thrive, making it the main market for this genre during that time.

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  • 8. 

    What is probably the primary reason why obsessive genre categorisations are questionable?

    • Genre labels can be seen more marketing tools than anything else

    • Genre labels makes it difficult to arrange the CDs in a Music shop

    • Genre labels are too sticky and impossible to remove, should anyone spell something wrong.

    Correct Answer
    A. Genre labels can be seen more marketing tools than anything else
    Explanation
    The primary reason why obsessive genre categorizations are questionable is because genre labels can be seen more as marketing tools than anything else. This suggests that genres are often created and used by the music industry to target specific audiences and promote sales, rather than accurately representing the artistic qualities or characteristics of the music. This raises doubts about the authenticity and validity of genre categorizations, as they may not truly reflect the artistic intent or diversity of the music.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is not one of the early electronic music dance genres in the US?

    • Hip-hop

    • Detroit Techno

    • Glitch

    • Chicago House

    Correct Answer
    A. Glitch
    Explanation
    Glitch - early/mid 1990s

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  • 10. 

    Frankie Knuckles is an important pioneer in the field of ...

    • Techno

    • House

    • Disco

    • Dubstep

    Correct Answer
    A. House
    Explanation
    Frankie Knuckles is widely recognized as one of the key pioneers in the field of house music. He played a crucial role in developing and popularizing the genre in the 1980s, particularly in Chicago. Knuckles was known for his innovative DJing techniques, remixing skills, and his residency at the famous Warehouse nightclub, which gave the genre its name. His contributions to house music have had a lasting impact on the electronic music scene, making him an important figure in its history.

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  • 11. 

    Kraftwerk was not a pioneering band in the development of electronic dance music

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Kraftwerk was indeed a pioneering band in the development of electronic dance music. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential groups in the genre, known for their innovative use of synthesizers, drum machines, and other electronic instruments. Their music laid the foundation for many electronic dance music styles and their influence can be heard in countless artists and songs that followed.

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  • 12. 

    Various forms of international Electronic Dance Music are often (quite crudely) categorised as ...

    • Rainbow Dance Music

    • Fruit Salad Dance Music

    • World Dance Music

    • Exotic Dance Music

    Correct Answer
    A. World Dance Music
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "World Dance Music" because it is a more general and inclusive term that encompasses various forms of electronic dance music from different countries and cultures around the world. It suggests that this genre of music has a global appeal and is not limited to a specific region or style.

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  • 13. 

    "Gabba" is a genre that originates in the US but got quickly very popular in Europe.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Gabba originates in Europe. It grew out of hardcore (which is said to originate in Belgium)

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following is not one of Pierre Henry's criticisms of techno? (these ideas are not only his)

    • It is dependent on loudness

    • Many dancers tend to injure themselves

    • It lacks connection to mental reactions

    Correct Answer
    A. Many dancers tend to injure themselves
    Explanation
    Pierre Henry's criticism of techno does not include the idea that many dancers tend to injure themselves. His criticisms are focused on the dependence of techno on loudness and its lack of connection to mental reactions.

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  • 15. 

    Electronic Musician Derrick May received the headlines in 1987 for a released photograph of him posing nude. This controversial gesture helped drawing the general public's attention to Detroit Techno.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    His most famous record is, however, called "Nude Photo"

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  • 16. 

    Farley Grandmaster Funk was another pioneer of Chicago House. What's his real name?

    • Farley Keith Robbins

    • Farley Keith Johnson

    • Farley Keith Williams

    • Farley Keith Padmé

    Correct Answer
    A. Farley Keith Williams
    Explanation
    Farley Keith Williams is the correct answer because the question asks for Farley Grandmaster Funk's real name, and out of the given options, Farley Keith Williams matches the criteria.

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  • 17. 

    Two of the following forms of electronic dance music originated in the UK. One of them originated in Belgium, but got very popular and developed further in the UK. Which one?

    • Jungle

    • Drum and bass

    • Hardcore

    Correct Answer
    A. Hardcore
    Explanation
    Hardcore originated in Belgium but got very popular and developed further in the UK.

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  • 18. 

    Give the time for the popularization of UK sample-based house (prominent bands include Coldcut and Comb the Bass)

    • 1983-84

    • 1985-86

    • 1987-88

    • 1989-90

    Correct Answer
    A. 1987-88
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1987-88. During this time period, UK sample-based house music gained popularity, with prominent bands such as Coldcut and Comb the Bass emerging. This genre of music heavily relied on sampling and manipulating existing audio recordings to create new tracks, which became a defining characteristic of the UK house music scene in the late 1980s.

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  • 19. 

    When was the jukebox patented?

    • 1889

    • 1899

    • 1909

    • 1919

    Correct Answer
    A. 1889
    Explanation
    The jukebox was patented in 1889.

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  • 20. 

    What's the name of the pioneer within the field of beatmatching, who was one of the first to do it, and is considered by some the "inventor of beatmatching".

    • DJ Kool Herc

    • Farley Keith Williams

    • Francis Grosso

    • Frankie Knuckles

    Correct Answer
    A. Francis Grosso
  • 21. 

    "The Belleville Three" are most associated with the birth of techno (however - there were other producers too). Who of the following was not one of the Belleville Three?

    • Larry Levan

    • Derrick May

    • Kevin Saunderson

    • Juan Atkins

    Correct Answer
    A. Larry Levan
    Explanation
    Larry Levan was not one of the Belleville Three. The Belleville Three refers to the three influential Detroit-based techno producers who played a significant role in the development of the genre. They are Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, and Juan Atkins. Larry Levan, on the other hand, was a renowned American DJ and producer associated with the New York City disco and house music scenes, but not specifically with the birth of techno in Detroit.

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  • 22. 

    The first DJ paid gig occurred in the late 1930s

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Late 1940s is correct (1948)

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  • 23. 

    Give the decade of the first radio DJ broadcast

    • 1890s

    • 1900s

    • 1910s

    • 1920s

    Correct Answer
    A. 1900s
    Explanation
    1906 to be exact

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  • 24. 

    Who accidently scratched a record, thus discovering the potential of scratching?

    • DJ Kool Herc

    • Grand Wizard Theodore

    • Giorgio Moroder

    • Grandmaster Flash

    Correct Answer
    A. Grand Wizard Theodore
    Explanation
    He is seen by many as the inventor of scratching.

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  • 25. 

    What's the name of the music critic who is known for his writings on electronic dance music (for instance, he characterized EDM using 13 "points", including its tendency to promote physical responses, its connection to drugs, its facelessness etc.

    • Albert Goldman

    • Peter Grimes

    • Simon Reynolds

    • Lars "The Grudge" Olufsen

    Correct Answer
    A. Simon Reynolds
    Explanation
    Simon Reynolds is the correct answer because he is a music critic who is well-known for his writings on electronic dance music. He has written extensively about the genre, including characterizing EDM using 13 "points" such as its tendency to promote physical responses, its connection to drugs, and its facelessness.

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  • 26. 

    When did the (serious) commercialisation of rap begin to take place?

    • Late 1960s

    • Early 1970s

    • Late 1970s

    • Early 1980s

    Correct Answer
    A. Late 1970s
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Late 1970s. This is because during this time, rap music started to gain popularity and commercial success. Artists such as The Sugarhill Gang and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five emerged, releasing rap songs that became hits and were played on the radio. This marked the beginning of rap's commercialization and its transition from being an underground genre to a mainstream phenomenon.

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  • 27. 

    Who is responsible for the Cybotron electro project (1981-85)? The same guy is seen as one of the originators of Techno music (more specifically - Detroit Techno).

    • Marshall Jefferson

    • Jamie Principle

    • Juan Atkins

    • Derrick May

    Correct Answer
    A. Juan Atkins
    Explanation
    Juan Atkins is responsible for the Cybotron electro project from 1981-85 and is also regarded as one of the originators of Detroit Techno music. He played a crucial role in shaping the genre and his contributions to electronic music have been highly influential. Atkins' innovative approach and experimentation with synthesizers and drum machines laid the foundation for the development of Techno music, making him a significant figure in the genre's history.

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  • 28. 

    Why was Jesse Saunders so important for the growth and spread of Chicago House?

    • He was good-looking

    • He was extremely skillful and shared his ideas

    • He was very young

    • He was an amateur when he started

    Correct Answer
    A. He was an amateur when he started
    Explanation
    House thus, in effect, became "disco made by amateurs". This appealed to a lot of people.

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  • 29. 

    The Italian record producer Giorgio Morodono helped to establish the use of electronic instrumentation in disco tracks, and is thus an important pioneer in the development of Electronic Dance Music.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    That guy doesn't exist. His name is Giorgio Moroder.

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