Question

ethel waters is considered the empress of the blues *
true
false
minstrel bands did not required a high level of musical skill and literacy *
true
false
what instrument did john philip sousa played? *
trombone
trumpet
viola
violin
scott joplin was born in texarkana, california *
true
false
what was the recording limit per side on a 10 - inch disc? *
3 minutes
5 minutes
2 minutes
4 and a half minutes

Explanation:

1. Ethel Waters is widely - known as the Empress of the blues.
2. Minstrel bands often had a range of skill levels, but many did not require a high - level of musical skill and literacy as they focused on entertainment with simple melodies and routines.
3. John Philip Sousa was a famous composer and conductor who played the trombone.
4. Scott Joplin was born in Texarkana, Texas, not California.
5. The typical recording limit per side on a 10 - inch disc was around 3 minutes.

Answer:

1. True
2. True
3. Trombone
4. False
5. 3 minutes