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