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