Music Genres
What music genre is known for its rhythm speaking and fast beats?
What is Rap?
This music style rooted in the south can be considered a personal Ballad
Country
This King of Rock and Roll was known for big hair, big music, and big peanut butter and banana sandwhiches
Who is Elvis Presley
This country/rock star was known for his "Ring of Fire" and his "Folsom Prison Blues"
Who is Johnny Cash
What is the main thing missing in Rap music that is featured in Hip Hop?
What is singing
These story songs were once the primary way cultures communicated history and politics
What are Ballads
This music genre took its influence from both country instruments and blues grooves
What is Rock N' Roll
This Rock n' Roll star was featured for his song Johnny B Goode.
Who is Chuck Barry
Who is Will Smith (The Fresh Prince)
What music genre integrated people of different races for the first time in America?
What is Rock n Roll
This changing music style mimics popular music to create a hilarious experience.
What is Parody
This Rap influencer is an unlikely source that has roots in deep south religious music
What is Gospel
This Parody star is known for silly antics and accordion playing
Who is Al Yancovic
This country star was known for Turning 21 in prison
Who is Merle Haggard
Ballads are story songs and sometimes the words are different between versions. Why are they sometimes different?
What is Word of mouth is unreliable
What is country?
Deep south depression from prejudice and poverty inspired this music genre
What is Blues
This blind pianist has been known for a long legacy of blues music.
Who is Ray Charles
What Maternal Boxing theme is the hit song of Rap star LL Cool J
Mama Said Knock You Out
Why does the style parody change with the times?
What is Popular music is always changing
This music movement that shattered race lines started in America and incorporated both Country and Blues.
What is Rock N' Roll
Al Yancovic got his start in 1970 but really became big in the 80s when he rewrote songs from this famous pop artist
What is Michael Jackson
This Rock and Roll group was controversial for their time by being the first integrated music group
Who are Booker T and the MGs
What Blues star is known for mellow guitar and his hit song "Thrill is Gone"
Who is BB King
What is it features other staples of music such as beat, rhythm and melody.