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

1. this song, composed by george stoddard, became the first hit song to be popularized as a record before it was released as sheet music.

□ livery stable blues
□ (get rhythm
□ mary
□ after the ball
□ my blue heaven

1. ______ was/were 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) relied on composers to create music, song pluggers to promote it, and publishers to manage distribution and rights. Record companies and radio announcers were not key figures in the publishing business at this early time.
2. "Livery Stable Blues" (1917) was the first hit record popularized before sheet music release, predating the other listed works.
3. During the Great Depression, radio was the most accessible and widespread method to introduce new music to the public, as other options were less affordable or available.

Answer:

2)
✓ Composers
✓ Song pluggers
✓ Publishers

1. Livery Stable Blues
2. Radio