2010's Genres
This genre began in southeast Asia and became well known in the western world with Psy’s “Gangnam Style”.
What is K-Pop?
At the age of 57, this seven time Grammy winner, typically associated with the 80's, died of an accidental drug overdose at his recording studio in Minnesota.
Who is Prince?
This human-like digital alternative helped artists generate new sounds and combine beats.
What is AI?
27 percent of children know how to play this keyed instrument.
What is a Piano/Keyboard?
This band’s lead singer is Harry Styles.
What is One Direction?
This genre combines acoustic guitar melodies with contemporary instruments and originated in the Southern United States.
What is Indie Folk?
This artist released his final album (Blackbird) on his 69th birthday, two days before he passed away to liver cancer.
Who is David Bowie?
The refinement of this improved the outdoor concert experience and allowed people to hear the same music quality regardless of where they stood.
What is Outdoor Sound?
This instrument has electric and acoustic variations.
What is a Guitar?
This band’s lead singer is Dan Reynolds.
What is Imagine Dragons?
This genre became the most consumed type of music in 2017 and included artists like Drake, Cardi B, and Travis Scott.
What is Hip Hop/R&B?
This artist grew up in a sharecropper’s shack and later became known as the King of American Blues. He died at age 89 in his home in Las Vegas.
Who is B.B. King?
High speed ________ allowed artists to collaborate with each other from thousands of miles away.
What is Internet?
19 percent of children play this small 4 stringed instrument using a drawing bow.
What is a Violin?
This band’s lead singer is Adam Levine.
What is Maroon 5?
This genre was more popular in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, but included acts like Train, Maroon 5, and Halsey. It combined two very popular genres.
What is Pop Rock?
This artist died at age 48 by drowning in a bathtub because of an accidental drug overdose the night before the 2012 Grammy Awards.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This concept allowed people to listen to their music anywhere with nothing but their phone.
What is Music Streaming?
These percussion instruments have been used by many cultures throughout history because they are very simple to build.
What are the Drums?
This band’s lead singer is Nate Ruess.
What is fun.?
This genre is a subset of Southern Hip Hop and is characterized by its synthesized drums, complex hi-hat patterns, and lyrics about drug use and urban violence.
What is Trap Music?
This artist, known as the “Queen of Soul”, died at age 76 after a seven decade long career.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
These consumer products increased in quality to allow for crystal clear audio at home.
What are Listening Devices?
(Speakers, Headphones)
17 percent of children play this woodwind. Its first three letters are the same as its nickname.
What is a Saxophone?
This band’s lead singer is Patrick Stump.
What is Fall Out Boy?