The Gospel Sound by Anthony Heilbut - Quiz
  • 1. What is 'The Gospel Sound' primarily about?
A) The history of gospel music
B) The history of rock music
C) The history of jazz music
D) The history of blues music
  • 2. Who is the author of 'The Gospel Sound'?
A) James Cone
B) Cornel West
C) Anthony Heilbut
D) Maya Angelou
  • 3. When was 'The Gospel Sound' first published?
A) 1965
B) 1971
C) 1980
D) 1975
  • 4. What role does the church play in 'The Gospel Sound'?
A) A minor influence only
B) Irrelevant to gospel music
C) Central to the development of gospel music
D) A commercial entity
  • 5. Heilbut discusses which famous soloist in 'The Gospel Sound'?
A) Nina Simone
B) Aretha Franklin
C) Mahalia Jackson
D) Ella Fitzgerald
  • 6. Which genre does 'The Gospel Sound' focus on?
A) Country music
B) Gospel music
C) Classical music
D) Pop music
  • 7. What aspect of gospel music does Heilbut particularly criticize?
A) Commercialization
B) Its lyrical content
C) Artistic integrity
D) Musical arrangements
  • 8. The title 'The Gospel Sound' suggests a focus on what?
A) The future of music technology
B) The theoretical aspects of music
C) The fashion of gospel singers
D) The distinct sound of gospel music
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