Name that Genre
This dance music genre became popular in the 1970s, with a steady beat, orchestral sounds, and dance-floor rhythms.
What is disco?
This 1971 Marvin Gaye song asks, “What’s going on?” and addresses war, injustice, and social problems.
What is “What’s Going On”?
Known as the “King of Pop,” he released the hit album Thriller in 1982.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This 1970s dance craze involved people forming a line and following a repeated set of steps.
What is the Electric Slide?
This electronic instrument became a signature sound in funk, R&B, and pop during the 1970s and 1980s.
What is the synthesizer?
Born in the Bronx in the 1970s, this genre features MCs rapping over beats, often with DJs mixing records.
What is hip-hop?
This 1978 Gloria Gaynor disco hit became an anthem of resilience and overcoming hardship.
What is “I Will Survive”?
This singer became famous for hits like “I Will Survive” and was a major disco star.
Who is Gloria Gaynor?
This 1980s singer’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” became an iconic music video featuring colorful outfits and playful dancing.
Who is Cyndi Lauper?
DJs used this device to play and mix records, helping shape early hip-hop.
What is a turntable?
This style of R&B became known for smooth vocals, romantic lyrics, and polished production, with artists such as Luther Vandross.
What is quiet storm?
This 1982 Michael Jackson song and music video helped make the album Thriller a worldwide phenomenon.
What is “Thriller”?
This artist blended funk, rock, and pop and released Purple Rain in 1984.
Who is Prince?
This 1984 film starring Prince combined music, romance, and concert performance, helping make its title song iconic.
What is Purple Rain?
This drum machine, released in 1980, became famous for its distinctive sounds in hip-hop and pop music.
What is the Roland TR-808?
This genre blends funk, soul, and jazz, often using electric bass, synthesizers, and danceable grooves.
What is funk?
This 1989 Public Enemy song challenged racial inequality and became a major hip-hop protest anthem.
What is “Fight the Power”?
This singer, known for her powerful voice, released “I’m Every Woman” in 1978.
Who is Chaka Khan?
This 1980s music channel helped make music videos a major part of popular music culture.
What is MTV?
This 1979 Sony portable cassette player made it possible for people to listen to music privately while on the move.
What is the Walkman?
This electronic dance style developed in the 1980s, using drum machines and synthesizers, and became closely associated with Chicago clubs.
What is house music?
This 1985 charity song, featuring a supergroup of artists, raised awareness and funds for famine relief in Africa.
What is “We Are the World”?
This singer and songwriter was a major figure in funk and soul, known for “Super Freak.”
Who is Rick James?
This 1970s dance craze had people dancing in pairs, moving their hips and shoulders to a funky beat.
What is the Bump?
This 1982 digital format gradually replaced vinyl records and cassette tapes for many music listeners.
What is the compact disc (CD)?