Explain in three paragraphs how popular music expresses the deeper sociological issues of gender, class, generational identity, politics, and/or sexuality. How has music been a reflection of American history in general? Choose 3 out of 8 choices of a social issue in a specific era associated with a specific genre—those will not be revealed before the test. (3 choices of eras or styles/3 paragraphs)
Explain in three paragraphs how race and culture have played a part in BOTH the discrimination of musicians AND how the attention to race created new opportunities for marginalized musicians. Choose 3 out of 8 choices of a specific genre in a specific decade—those will not be revealed before the test. (3 choices of eras or styles/3 paragraphs)
Compare and contrast in three paragraphs the role of the music business in American popular music. How did it aid or hinder musicians and/or the dissemination of music? How did U.S. economic factors advance or hinder the music business’ ability to sufficiently do its job? Choose 3 out of 8 choices of a specific type of business in a specific era—those will not be revealed before the test. (3 choices of ears or styles/3 paragraphs)
Compare and contrast how technology has advanced AND hindered the production, dissemination, and/or performance of musical styles. Choose 5 out of 15 choices of specific technologies—those will not be revealed before the test (5 choices/5 short paragraphs)