Language and Music Television

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Which music television channel was launched in 1981 and became a global phenomenon?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. BET

  4. Fuse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MTV (Music Television) was launched on August 1, 1981, and quickly gained popularity worldwide, revolutionizing the music industry and popular culture.

What was the first music video aired on MTV?

  1. Video Killed the Radio Star

  2. Thriller

  3. Like a Prayer

  4. Smells Like Teen Spirit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first music video aired on MTV was "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, which was played at 12:01 AM on August 1, 1981.

Which music television channel was known for its focus on alternative and independent music?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. Fuse

  4. MuchMusic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fuse (formerly MuchMusic USA) was known for its focus on alternative and independent music, as well as its coverage of music festivals and live performances.

What was the name of the popular music video countdown show that aired on MTV in the 1980s and 1990s?

  1. Total Request Live

  2. TRL

  3. The Top 10

  4. Video Countdown


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TRL (Total Request Live) was a popular music video countdown show that aired on MTV from 1998 to 2008, featuring viewer-requested music videos and live performances.

Which music television channel was known for its focus on hip-hop and R&B music?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. BET

  4. Fuse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

BET (Black Entertainment Television) was known for its focus on hip-hop, R&B, and soul music, as well as its coverage of African American culture and entertainment.

What was the name of the music television channel that was launched in 1985 and targeted a younger audience?

  1. MTV2

  2. VH1

  3. Fuse

  4. MuchMusic


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

MTV2 was launched in 1985 as a sister channel to MTV, targeting a younger audience with a focus on alternative and independent music, as well as reality shows and comedy programming.

Which music television channel was known for its focus on Latin music?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. BET

  4. Fuse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fuse (formerly MuchMusic USA) was known for its focus on alternative and independent music, as well as its coverage of music festivals and live performances.

What was the name of the music television channel that was launched in 1994 and focused on country music?

  1. CMT

  2. GAC

  3. TNN

  4. The Nashville Network


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

CMT (Country Music Television) was launched in 1994 and focused on country music, featuring music videos, live performances, and country music-related programming.

Which music television channel was known for its focus on electronic dance music?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. Fuse

  4. MuchMusic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fuse (formerly MuchMusic USA) was known for its focus on alternative and independent music, as well as its coverage of music festivals and live performances.

What was the name of the music television channel that was launched in 1995 and focused on jazz music?

  1. Jazz Channel

  2. Jazz TV

  3. The Jazz Network

  4. Jazz Central


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz Channel was launched in 1995 and focused on jazz music, featuring music videos, live performances, and jazz-related programming.

Which music television channel was known for its focus on classical music?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. Fuse

  4. MuchMusic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fuse (formerly MuchMusic USA) was known for its focus on alternative and independent music, as well as its coverage of music festivals and live performances.

What was the name of the music television channel that was launched in 1997 and focused on world music?

  1. World Music Channel

  2. Global Village TV

  3. Planet Music

  4. World Beat TV


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

World Music Channel was launched in 1997 and focused on world music, featuring music videos, live performances, and world music-related programming.

Which music television channel was known for its focus on folk music?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. Fuse

  4. MuchMusic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fuse (formerly MuchMusic USA) was known for its focus on alternative and independent music, as well as its coverage of music festivals and live performances.

What was the name of the music television channel that was launched in 1999 and focused on bluegrass music?

  1. Bluegrass Channel

  2. Bluegrass TV

  3. The Bluegrass Network

  4. Bluegrass Central


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bluegrass Channel was launched in 1999 and focused on bluegrass music, featuring music videos, live performances, and bluegrass-related programming.

Which music television channel was known for its focus on reggae music?

  1. MTV

  2. VH1

  3. Fuse

  4. MuchMusic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Fuse (formerly MuchMusic USA) was known for its focus on alternative and independent music, as well as its coverage of music festivals and live performances.

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