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Question 1: 1 ptsWhat was the initial concept of the Futurist Movement? What was the initial concept of the Futurist Movement? Use of conventional song structure Use traditional tonality Use o... f popular song influences Use of noise originating from industrialized sources 1 / 1 Question 2: 1 ptsLuigi Russolo was the first true catalyst of the Futurist Movement. Name his first manifesto of 1913. Luigi Russolo was the first true catalyst of the Futurist Movement. Name his first manifesto of 1913. The Concept of Futurism The Art of Noise The Founding Manifesto of Futurism Style and Idea 1 / 1 Question 3: 1 ptsWhat instrument did Luigi Russolo invent? The sounds in this instrument ranged from rumbles & roars to percussion sounds to noise from animals & people. What instrument did Luigi Russolo invent? The sounds in this instrument ranged from rumbles & roars to percussion sounds to noise from animals & people. Analog electronic oscillators Music Concrète Noise Intoners (Intonarummori) Visual, mechanized sound devices 1 / 1 Question 4: 1 ptsWhat was the first great legacy of the Futurist Movement? What was the first great legacy of the Futurist Movement? The 12-Tone (dodecaphonic) system Aleatoric music Chance music Electronic music 1 / 1 Question 5: 1 ptsThe art of recording sounds of nature or of everyday life on to magnetic tape -- then manually or electronically manipulating that tape in order to produce original sounds – was a genre known as … The art of recording sounds of nature or of everyday life on to magnetic tape -- then manually or electronically manipulating that tape in order to produce original sounds – was a genre known as … Analog electronic oscillators Music Concrète Noise Intoners (Intonarummori) Visual, mechanized sound devices 1 / 1 Question 6: 1 ptsWhat invention became the catalyst for Music Concrète? What invention became the catalyst for Music Concrète? The Tape Recorder The Oscillator The Noise Intoner The Synthesizer 1 / 1 Question 7: 1 ptsWhat was Analog Music’s main instrument that generated electronic sounds such as sine waves, saw-tooth waves, & white noise? What was Analog Music’s main instrument that generated electronic sounds such as sine waves, saw-tooth waves, & white noise? The Tape Recorder The Oscillator The Noise Intoner The Synthesizer 1 / 1 Question 8: 1 ptsWho pioneered the development of Analog electronic music that, unlike Music Concrète, was completely electronically generated? Who pioneered the development of Analog electronic music that, unlike Music Concrète, was completely electronically generated? Luigi Russolo Pierre Schaeffer Karlheinz Stockhausen Pratella 1 / 1 Question 9: 1 ptsWhat was not among the new Futurist-influenced concepts shared by both Music Concrète and Analog electronic music? What was not among the new Futurist-influenced concepts shared by both Music Concrète and Analog electronic music? Use and development of traditional artistic conventionInventing completely new sounds Disposing of conventional structure Creating a new spontaneity that can only be captured on magnetic recording tape Freeing the composer from the limitations of conventional instrumental performance 1 / 1 Question 10: 1 ptsWho was credited for being the first industrial band? Who was credited for being the first industrial band? Einstürzende Neubauten Cabaret Voltaire Throbbing Gristle Ministry 1 / 1 Question 11: 1 ptsWhat was not among the philosophical elements of Throbbing Gristle? What was not among the philosophical elements of Throbbing Gristle? Presenting complex, non-entertaining noises in a pop-music cultural situation Antagonistic, abrasive, aggressive anti-music of tape loops, mechanized noises, etc. Subject matters of death, mutilation, fascism, and human degradation Pulsating beats where fashion was an ally and conventional dance music was encouraged 1 / 1 Question 12: 1 ptsWhat was Einstürzende Neubauten’s specialization? What was Einstürzende Neubauten’s specialization? A conventional German rock ‘n’ roll group An avant-garde, conceptual performance art collective A futuristic, robotic, minimalist electronics group 1 / 1 Question 13: 1 ptsWhat was not an element of Einstürzende Neubauten’s style? What was not an element of Einstürzende Neubauten’s style? Noises from power tools and large metal objects Howling vocals giving a tribal, primitive flavor Distorted guitars, droning bass, and thunderous, metallic percussion 12-Tone, dodecaphonic pitch and traditional musical structure Free-form musical structure 1 / 1Question 14: 1 ptsHow did Einstürzende Neubauten become the first to be associated with the term (in a purely musical manner) “Industrial”? It was a signature sound of… How did Einstürzende Neubauten become the first to be associated with the term (in a purely musical manner) “Industrial”? It was a signature sound of… Massive orchestral and progressive instrumentation Clang-bang of metal objects (played on other metal objects) Synth-driven, dissonant electronic sounds, samples and noises Conventional percussion instruments being played in unconventional ways 1 / 1 Question 15: 1 ptsWhat was not an element of the Dadaist movement? What was not an element of the Dadaist movement? The use of conventional means to express a conformist attitude Mixture of negativism & anti-art attitudes Deconstruction, distortion, & abstraction of conventional traditions Challenging art’s traditional aesthetic basis and making it meaningless 1 / 1 Question 16: 1 ptsSkip to question text. What specific element did Cabaret Voltaire use to effectively string together disparate experimental sounds that made it easier for listeners outside of the industrial cult to appreciate? It also opened the door to Industrial music’s journey of eventual accessibility to a mainstream audience. The dance beat Pop tunesmithism Conventional song structure Pop sensibilities 1 / 1 Question 17: 1 ptsWhat was the significance of Ministry – in other words, what did they introduce into the Industrial music mix thereby creating the “Cold Wave” style? What was the significance of Ministry – in other words, what did they introduce into the Industrial music mix thereby creating the “Cold Wave” style? Pop-tune influences Progressive rock influences Punk-influenced, rock guitar influences Conventional pop/rock sensibilities 1 / 1 Question 18: 1 ptsWhat was not an influence on Ministry’s Al Jourgenesen? What was not an influence on Ministry’s Al Jourgenesen? Progressive rock New wave/synth-pop The Ramones Steve Albini of the group, Big Black 1 / 1 Question 19: 1 ptsWhat was not a part of Ministry’s musical character after they signed with the Wax Trax! Label? What was not a part of Ministry’s musical character after they signed with the Wax Trax! Label? Punk-influenced guitars Pop tunesmithism and conventional structure Experimental electronic tracks with a driving, pounding dance beat 1 / 1 Question 20: 1 ptsWhat was not an element of Al Jourgensen’s “Aggro” sound? What was not an element of Al Jourgensen’s “Aggro” sound? Angry, shouted vocals Melodic focus and conventional song structure in a dance-pop format Electronic sampling with a pounding dance beat Aggressive thick wall of rock guitar sound 1 / 1 Question 21: 1 ptsWhat was Ministry’s first album that fully realized the “Aggro” sound? What was Ministry’s first album that fully realized the “Aggro” sound? Twitch Land Of Rape and Honey Psalm 69 A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Taste 1 / 1 Question 22: 1 ptsWho was not among the various industrial artists that Al Jourgensen recruited to the Wax Trax! label? Who was not among the various industrial artists that Al Jourgensen recruited to the Wax Trax! label? KMFDM Front 242 Skinny Puppy Front Line Assembly1 / 1 Question 23: 1 ptsLike other industrial bands, KMFDM had a mixture of two elements: _________ and __________. Like other industrial bands, KMFDM had a mixture of two elements: _________ and __________. Punk-influenced guitar metal, sampling Pop-influenced guitar work, spoken sound bites Progressive rock-influences, 20 minute electronic soundscapes 1 / 1 Question 24: 1 ptsBy the late 80’s, what was not a part of Wax Trax’s signature sound that was influenced by Al Jourgensen? By the late 80’s, what was not a part of Wax Trax’s signature sound that was influenced by Al Jourgensen? Disco Punk House Early 80’s electronic music Pop sensibilities and song structure 1 / 1 Question 25: 1 ptsWhich artist(s) introduced the industrial/cold wave aethetic to the mainstream by streamlining the sound with pop-styled melodic focus? Which artist(s) introduced the industrial/cold wave aethetic to the mainstream by streamlining the sound with pop-styled melodic focus? Nine Inch Nails Front 242 Nitzer Ebb Skinny Puppy 1 / 1 Question 26: 1 ptsWhich album introduced the style of Industrial rock to the American mainstream in 1989? Which album introduced the style of Industrial rock to the American mainstream in 1989? Land of Rape and Honey Broken Pretty Hate Machine Downward Spiral 1 / 1 Question 27: 1 ptsWhat was not a characteristic of Electronic Body Music (EBM)? What was not a characteristic of Electronic Body Music (EBM)? Pounding, aggressive percussive beats Blues-influenced, Heavy Metal electric guitars Electronic sequences Sample-laden synthetic sounds Distorted vocals 1 / 1 Question 28: 1 ptsWhat influential rhythm technique did Giorgio Moroder invent? What influential rhythm technique did Giorgio Moroder invent? “Backbeat” rhythm technique “Angular” rhythm technique “On The One” rhythm technique “Four on the floor” rhythm technique 1 / 1 Question 29: 1 ptsWhich group was credited for inventing the EBM (Electronic Body Music) genre? Which group was credited for inventing the EBM (Electronic Body Music) genre? Nitzer Ebb Skinny Puppy Front 242 Frontline Assembly 1 / 1 Question 30: 1 ptsAs illustrated in the Front 242 single "Masterhit", what was the distinct characteristic of EBM? As illustrated in the Front 242 single "Masterhit", what was the distinct characteristic of EBM? Pop melodic focus Funk-driven dance groove Rock guitar samples and song structure Heavy-hitting, hammering drum track 1 / 1 Question 31: 1 ptsWhich band standardized the EBM sound by conventionalizing the genre’s various elements? Which band standardized the EBM sound by conventionalizing the genre’s various elements? Nitzer Ebb Skinny Puppy Nine Inch Nails Frontline Assembly 1 / 1Question 32: 1 ptsWhat was not a part of Skinny Puppy’s performance philosophy? What was not a part of Skinny Puppy’s performance philosophy? Shake up and riles audiences Blood and gore inspired by the horror film concept Imbuing a sense of theatre in an EBM format Performing in an apathetic, non-confrontational manner 1 / 1 Question 33: 1 ptsWhat was not a part of the subject matter of Skinny Puppy’s "VIVIsectVI"? What was not a part of the subject matter of Skinny Puppy’s "VIVIsectVI"? Political commentary Anti-war issues Animal experimentation High-art poetics 1 / 1 Question 34: 1 ptsSkinny Puppy’s album, "Too Dark Park", brought a new complexity to the EBM industrial genre with complex layerings of various elements. What was not one of them? Skinny Puppy’s album, "Too Dark Park", brought a new complexity to the EBM industrial genre with complex layerings of various elements. What was not one of them? Spoken soundbites Synthetic drum and percussion samples Ethereal, sustained electronic soundscapes Pop song structure with conventionally sung vocals Electronic sound /noise collages 1 / 1 Question 35: 1 ptsWhat was not among the episodes that played a significant role in destroying the pacifistic ideals of the Love Generation? What was not among the episodes that played a significant role in destroying the pacifistic ideals of the Love Generation? The stabbing death of a spectator at Altamont The killing of 4 students (by the National Guard) at Kent State University The Technicolor Dream at the Alexandra Palace The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy The Charles Manson murders 1 / 1Question 36: 1 ptsWho laid down the model of what would become known as heavy metal? Who laid down the model of what would become known as heavy metal? Black Sabbath Thin Lizzy Deep Purple Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow 1 / 1 Question 37: 1 ptsAs opposed to technical virtuosity, what was the focused primary element that became the hallmark of heavy metal? As opposed to technical virtuosity, what was the focused primary element that became the hallmark of heavy metal? Complex lead guitar solos The use of two-noted drones Heavily amplified, dissonant synthesizers The loud, repeated, almighty guitar rif 1 / 1 Question 38: 1 ptsWhat was Black Sabbath’s Breakthrough Album? What was Black Sabbath’s Breakthrough Album? Paranoid Master of Reality Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Black Sabbath 1 / 1 Question 39: 1 ptsIn the “Master of Reality” album of 1971, how did Tony Iommi achieve a thicker, heavier, fuzz-tone type of sound that became his trademark? In the “Master of Reality” album of 1971, how did Tony Iommi achieve a thicker, heavier, fuzz-tone type of sound that became his trademark? Tightening his guitar strings Increasing the volume output on his amplifiers Detuning by loosening his guitar strings Using a metal neck-slide on one of his fret fingers 1 / 1 Question 40: 1 ptsWhat were not among the four separate elements of hard rock that would come together to complete the heavy metal puzzle? What were not among the four separate elements of hard rock that would come together to complete the heavy metal puzzle? Aggressive instrumental momentum of Deep PurpleThe twin guitar harmonies of Thin Lizzy Low-registered, crooning vocals of Jim Morrison Lyrics of fantasy and mysticism of Rainbow 1 / 1 Question 41: 1 ptsWhich band from Birmingham, was the first to standardize the heavy metal model – both musically and visually? Which band from Birmingham, was the first to standardize the heavy metal model – both musically and visually? Saxon Mötörhead Tygers of Pan Tang Judas Priest 1 / 1 Question 42: 1 ptsWhat was not a part of Judas Priest’s NWOBHM formula? What was not a part of Judas Priest’s NWOBHM formula? Lyrics of love and romance Twin guitar attack Quasi-operatic keening vocals Rapid rhythm, high-registered, ornamented guitar solos 1 / 1 Question 43: 1 ptsName Judas Priest’s breakthrough album of 1976 where their main musical entities were established. Name Judas Priest’s breakthrough album of 1976 where their main musical entities were established. Rocka Rolla Sad Wings of Destiny Hell Bent for Leather British Steel 1 / 1 Question 44: 1 ptsIf Judas Priest established the NWOBHM model as a genre in and of itself, who solidified it as a standard trademark by which all other heavy metal bands hereafter, would be compared? If Judas Priest established the NWOBHM model as a genre in and of itself, who solidified it as a standard trademark by which all other heavy metal bands hereafter, would be compared? Black Sabbath Iron Maiden Saxon Tygers of Pan Tang1 / 1 Question 45: 1 ptsName the album that marked the debut of lead singer Bruce Dickinson which completed Iron Maiden’s classic line-up. It also transformed them into international icons. Name the album that marked the debut of lead singer Bruce Dickinson which completed Iron Maiden’s classic line-up. It also transformed them into international icons. Iron Maiden Killers The Number of The Beast Piece of Mind 1 / 1 Question 46: 1 ptsName Saxon’s breakthrough album of 1980. Name Saxon’s breakthrough album of 1980. Saxon Strong Arm of the Law Wheels of Steel Denim and Leather 1 / 1 Question 47: 1 ptsAlong with their outlaw biker image, what was not among the several aspects that Mötörhead added into heavy metal? Along with their outlaw biker image, what was not among the several aspects that Mötörhead added into heavy metal? Blazing Speed Melodic Focus via Conventional Vocalizing Grit Attitude 1 / 1 Question 48: 1 ptsWhat type of band did Lemmy have in mind when he first started Mötörhead? (Hint: the band in question was an underground hero at the time due to their fast, harsh aggressive guitar sound) What type of band did Lemmy have in mind when he first started Mötörhead? (Hint: the band in question was an underground hero at the time due to their fast, harsh aggressive guitar sound) The Velvet Underground The Stooges The Doors The MC5 1 / 1Question 49: 1 ptsWhat was Mötörhead’s 1980 breakthrough album? It was also their official American debut. What was Mötörhead’s 1980 breakthrough album? It was also their official American debut. Mötörhead Overkill Ace of Spades 1916 1 / 1 Question 50: 1 ptsWhat practice familiarized the metal undergrounds of San Francisco and Los Angeles with the NWOBHM bands? What practice familiarized the metal undergrounds of San Francisco and Los Angeles with the NWOBHM bands? Tape Trading Fanzines Underground Newspapers Independent Radio Stations 1 / 1 Question 51: 1 ptsWhich of the veteran record import hunters – with an immense enthusiasm for British Heavy Metal – founded his own fanzine and independent record label in Los Angeles? Which of the veteran record import hunters – with an immense enthusiasm for British Heavy Metal – founded his own fanzine and independent record label in Los Angeles? Ron Quintana Lars Ulrich John Kornarens Brian Slagel 1 / 1 Question 52: 1 ptsWhich was not an enterprise that Brian Slagel had established or been associated with? Which was not an enterprise that Brian Slagel had established or been associated with? Founder of the New Heavy Metal Revue Import record buyer for OZ Records Producer for Capitol Records Started his own label, “Metal Blade” 1 / 1 Question 53: 1 ptsWho were the first purveyors of the west coast thrash metal “House Style”? Who were the first purveyors of the west coast thrash metal “House Style”? Venom Metallica Megadeth Slayer 1 / 1 Question 54: 1 ptsAccording to Dave Mustaine, who was Metallica’s primary influence? According to Dave Mustaine, who was Metallica’s primary influence? Diamond Head Alice Cooper Judas Priest Exodus 1 / 1 Question 55: 1 ptsName the 1982 demo tape by Metallica that changed the rules of heavy metal. Name the 1982 demo tape by Metallica that changed the rules of heavy metal. Hit the Lights Whiplash No Life ‘Til Leather Kill ‘Em All 1 / 1 Question 56: 1 ptsWhat was the first “thrash” song and the band who recorded it? What was the first “thrash” song and the band who recorded it? “Hit The Lights” - Metallica “The Witching Hour” – Venom Ace of Spades” – Mötörhead Am I Evil” – Diamond Head 1 / 1 Question 57: 1 ptsWhat was not among the elements of thrash metal? What was not among the elements of thrash metal? Virtuoso lead guitar solos Rapid drumming speeds Single string riffs (palm muted) Two-string power chords 1 / 1Question 58: 1 ptsIn Metallica’s 1983 debut album, what was not among the new standards that they set for the west coast heavy metal ethos? In Metallica’s 1983 debut album, what was not among the new standards that they set for the west coast heavy metal ethos? Rhythmic precision Melodic focus Power Dexterity 1 / 1 Question 59: 1 ptsWhich 1984 Metallica album marked the progression of a more mature level of songwriting craftsmanship? It also set the tone for their remaining albums. Which 1984 Metallica album marked the progression of a more mature level of songwriting craftsmanship? It also set the tone for their remaining albums. No Life ‘Til Leather Kill ‘Em All Ride The Lightning Master of Puppets 1 / 1 Question 60: 1 ptsIn setting a new standard, Metallica created a sound so unique, it marked a clean break from one of their initial influences. Which influence was it? In setting a new standard, Metallica created a sound so unique, it marked a clean break from one of their initial influences. Which influence was it? Black metal NWOBHM Hard Rock Death Metal 1 / 1 Question 61: 1 ptsName the band that Dave Mustaine formed in the wake of his dismissal from Metallica. Name the band that Dave Mustaine formed in the wake of his dismissal from Metallica. Megadeth Diamond Head Mercyful Fate Mayhem 1 / 1 Question 62: 1 ptsWhat was not an element that Dave Mustaine added to the high-speed, thrash metal model of his former band? What was not an element that Dave Mustaine added to the high-speed, thrash metal model of his former band? Instrumental Virtuosity More Intensity Faster, Blinding Speeds Melodic Focus and Conventional Song Structure 1 / 1 Question 63: 1 ptsIn comparison to both Metallica and Megadeth, what was [the band] Slayer all about? In comparison to both Metallica and Megadeth, what was [the band] Slayer all about? Precision Virtuosity Brutality None of the above 1 / 1 Question 64: 1 ptsWhat specific influence marked the turning point for Slayer with regard to nasty speeds and Satanic lyrics? What specific influence marked the turning point for Slayer with regard to nasty speeds and Satanic lyrics? Venom Mercyful Fate Hardcore Punk Iron Maiden 1 / 1 Question 65: 1 ptsWhat new genre would [the band] Slayer be one of the first anticipators and inspirations of? What new genre would [the band] Slayer be one of the first anticipators and inspirations of? Thrash Metal Death Metal Scandinavian Black Metal Alternative Metal 0 / 1 Question 66: 1 ptsWhat was not an element of the synthesis that defines Black Metal? What was not an element of the synthesis that defines Black Metal? NWOBHM Influences Rapid Speeds (inspired by Hardcore Punk) Lyrics depicting evil/satanic subject matter Performers displaying cross dressing/androgynous imagery1 / 1 Question 67: 1 ptsWhich one of the bands were not among the three most influential to both the LA thrash metal scene and the second wave of black metal known as Scandinavian Black Metal? Which one of the bands were not among the three most influential to both the LA thrash metal scene and the second wave of black metal known as Scandinavian Black Metal? Sepultura Venom Mercyful Fate Bathory 1 / 1 Question 68: 1 ptsWho were the undisputed innovators of thrash metal and progenitors of power, black, and death metal aesthetics? Who were the undisputed innovators of thrash metal and progenitors of power, black, and death metal aesthetics? Sepultura Venom Mercyful Fate Bathory 0 / 1 Question 69: 1 ptsWhat was the concept behind the band, Bathory? What was the concept behind the band, Bathory? Skilled musicianship Convincing musicianship performance An obsession for everything relating to Satanism and the occult Extreme, Pink Floyd influenced light shows 1 / 1 Question 70: 1 ptsWhat was not an element that defined Death Metal? What was not an element that defined Death Metal? Higher degree of musicianship skill (compared to black metal) Quasi-operatic, high-registered keening vocals Rapid, lightning speeds Gore-driven, satanic lyrics 1 / 1 Question 71: 1 ptsWho was grindcore’s first band? Who was grindcore’s first band?Mercyful Fate Napalm Death Possessed Morbid Angel 1 / 1 Question 72: 1 ptsWho was the first death metal band? Who was the first death metal band? Possessed Death Morbid Angel Deicide 0 / 1 Question 73: 1 ptsMorbid Angel’s guitarist, Trey Azagthoth added lead guitar virtuosity to death metal. What was not among his techniques that he executed? Morbid Angel’s guitarist, Trey Azagthoth added lead guitar virtuosity to death metal. What was not among his techniques that he executed? Complex tap fingerings Wailing Sounds Blues-derived lead guitar lines Extensive use of the Wah-Wah pedal 1 / 1 Question 74: 1 ptsWho were the godfathers of NBM and the first of the bands to have a significant impact in their native country’s underground scene? Who were the godfathers of NBM and the first of the bands to have a significant impact in their native country’s underground scene? Bathory Mayhem Emperor Immortal 1 / 1 Question 75: 1 ptsWhat were not among the elements that Emperor opened up NBM to eclectic, outside sources? What were not among the elements that Emperor opened up NBM to eclectic, outside sources? Slower, moderate tempos Elements of Norwegian folk music Pop melodic focus (more than normal for this aesthetic) Use of synthesizers1 / 1 [Show More]

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