Jazz
The country where jazz was invented
What is the United States of America
The person who writes down music for others to perform is historically described by this term
Who is the composer?
This instrument, which existed since the 1930s, became a symbol of rock 'n' roll music and later all rock music
What is the electric guitar?
The first electronic dance music was created in this decade
What is the 1970s
The American influence on salsa influence came from this genre dating back to the early 20th century
What is jazz?
A key technique in jazz music that involves making up music on the spot
What is improvisation
Most of the classical music ever made has originated on this continent
What is Europe?
During the rock 'n' roll era, this medium helped rock 'n' roll reach people at home or in their cars
What is the radio?
EDM tracks may often begin and end with this instrument by itself, to help with mixing one track into the next
What are the drums?
Salsa music was "invented" in this city
What is New York
Southern port city where many cultures mixed and helped create the earliest jazz music
What is New Orleans
This composer began going deaf later in life
Who is Beethoven?
This woodwind instrument with a brass construction was a popular solo instrument during the rock 'n' roll era
Disco, House, and Trance are examples of these smaller groupings of music within the genre of EDM
What is a sub-genre?
The meaning of the word "salsa" in Spanish
What is "sauce"?
This jazz trumpeter's influence in jazz music spanned most of the 20th century
Who is Louis Armstrong
This child prodigy composer was taken all over Europe by his father to perform music
Who is Mozart?
This early rock 'n' roll musician became the first true pop star thanks to his entertaining performances and ability to connect with white audiences
Who is Elvis Presley?
This electronic device can be used to create sounds that can't be made by a natural instrument
What is a synthesizer
Bad Bunny's inclusion of salsa music on his latest record is attributed to pride in his heritage from this island
This track by hip hop group Gang Starr names many jazz musicians while also sampling their music
During this era of classical music, which started with Beethoven, the music became more about the personal expression of the composer
What is the romantic era?
This early rock 'n' roll pioneer was referenced in the movie "Back to the Future"
Who is Chuck Berry?
Who is Kraftwerk?
The basic 8-beat pattern of salsa music and dance is built around this specially-named rhythm
What is the clave?