Vocabulary
Music Genres
Black History
Roots of Rhythm
Just for FUN!
100

Musical technique where the leader performs a phrase and the group responds. 

What is call and response?

100

This music genre is modern music that tells stories about life and identity through rapping and beat-boxing.

What is Hip-Hop? 

100

The first black President of the United States. 

Who is Barack Obama? 

100

Female artist we learned about whose music is rooted in African American music traditions. 

Who is Beyonce? 

100

The instrument found in the Village tech gallery. 

What is a grand piano? 

200

Before instruments were available, people used this to make music. 

What is the body? or body percussion?

200

African drumming falls under this music genre. 

What is World Music? 

200
His birthday is celebrated every February as part of Black History Month. 

Who is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr?

200

The call and response song we learned from Ghana, Africa. 

What is Che Che Kule? 

200

The instrument Squidward plays in Spongebob Squarepants.

What is the clarinet?

300

The steady beat or pattern in music. 

What is rhythm?

300

This music genre using improvisation and personal expression. 

What is jazz or blues? 

300

The King of Pop.

Who is Michael Jackson? 
300

The first musical group Michael Jackson performed with - made up of his other family members. 

What is The Jackson 5?

300

Audio device worn over the head or in the ears to listen to audio privately.

What are headphones?

400

Music is a way people share their _______. 

What is culture? 

400

Name two types of music included in the World Music genre. 

What is African Drumming, the Hula, Japanese Drumming, Mariachi, Native American Flute Songs?

400

She refused to give up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama.

Who is Rosa Parks?

400

Name 2 music genres that are rooted in African American music culture. 

What are R & B, jazz, blues, hip-hop, or world music? 

400

This dance move was made popular by Michael Jackson where he appears to walk backward smoothly across the stage. 

What is the moonwalk?

500

The feeling or emotion you get from a piece of music.

What is mood?

500

What music genre expresses faith, hope, and freedom as in "Wade in the Water?" 

What is Spirituals? 

500

This abolitionist led enslaved people to freedom using the Underground Railroad.

Who is Harriet Tubman?

500

The art of creating rhythm using your body as an instrument through clapping, slapping, stomping, or patting. 

What is body percussion? 

500

The person who leads the orchestra. 

What is a conductor?

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