Question

1. which of the following were key figures in the music publishing business at the turn of the 20th century? (choose all that are correct) radio announcers record companies composers song pluggers publishers 7) this song, composed by george gershwin, became the first hit song to be popularized as a record before it was released as sheet music: a lovely russian melody a sailors shipwreck away some time ill be with you the one 9) ______ was the most important method for introducing new music during the great depression.

Explanation:

1. At the turn of the 20th century, the music publishing business (Tin Pan Alley era) centered on creating and selling sheet music, with composers writing the music, song pluggers promoting it to performers/venues, and publishers distributing and selling the sheet music. Record companies and radio announcers were not key to this early sheet music-focused publishing business.
2. George M. Cohan's Over There was a massive hit song popularized as a recording before its sheet music release, becoming an iconic World War I tune. The other options do not match this description.
3. Swing music, driven by big bands, was the most influential new music during the Great Depression, dominating popular culture and providing escapism during the economic crisis.

Answer:

2)

• B. Composers
• C. Song pluggers
• D. Publishers

3)

• D. Over There

4)

• Swing music