Jazz/Blues
This cultural movement took place mainly during the 1920s and celebrated African American art, literature, and music
The Harlem Renaissance
Where did disco music have its origins primarily in the United States?
Philadelphia & New York
Motown was founded in which US City?
Detroit
This is the school where Mr. Freeman is graduating from.
UPenn
This instrument, often played with a slide (or a bottle, or steel bar, or a knife) is iconic in blues music.
Guitar
Disco music was important to the push for civil rights for this marginalized group
LGBTQ+
Hip Hop originated from this New York borough (Manhattan, Staten Island, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklynn)
The Bronx
This is Mr. Freeman's age.
24
This legendary jazz singer was known for her emotionally charged voice and songs like “Strange Fruit”
Billie Holiday
Often called the “Godfather of Funk” this artist helped define the genre with hits like "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.”
James Brown
This Hip Hop pioneer figured out how to isolate and repeat musical breaks with vinyl records and a turntable.
Grandmaster Flash
This is where Mr. Freeman attended college (not grad school)
St. Joseph's University
This jazz pianist and bandleader composed “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” and was a major figure in Harlem nightlife
Duke Ellington
This event is often referred to as the day disco died, marking the decline of disco music?
Disco Demolition Night
This song was considered one of the first mainstream rap songs and was created by a New Jersey Rap group called The Sugarhill Gang.
Rapper's Delight
This is the name of Mr. Freeman's dog
DAISY
The standard blues form usually follows this chord progression
12-Bar
What is the name for a break with the rhythmic pattern, usually by placing stress on a beat that normally would not have it?
Syncopation
He was the founder of Motown
Berry Gordy
This is Mr. Freeman's first name.
Final Jeopardy:
This was the name of an early abolitionist document from 17th century (1600s) Philadelphia
The Germantown Petition