Vocabulary 1
the term used for the person responsible for sampling different sounds to create the beat to rap over.
DJ
combining samples of music to create beats used to rap to
mix
rhythm and how it rhymes
flow
the father of hip-hop
DJ Kool Herc
rapping created off-the-top-of-your head, improvised rap
free-style
what is said
content
a circular revolving plate supporting a record as it is played
turntable
the sound a DJ makes by putting his hand on the record and rubbing the vinyl under the needle in time with the music
scratching
Visual art, an expression of youth culture and rebellion in public spaces
graffiti
taking portions of music from different examples
sample (sampling)
the term for the people who would eventually become known as rappers
MC (master of ceremonies)
A style of dancing that includes gymnastic moves, head spins, and backspins
breakdancing
to imitate the sounds of a drum machine with the voice
beatbox
a type of music in which words are recited rapidly and rhythmically over a prerecorded, typically electronic instrumental backing.
rap
tone and speed its spoken
delivery