Hip-Hop History
Hip-hop first became popular in this U.S. city?
New York
This artist is behind Lose Yourself
Eminem
Comparing two things using "like" or "as."
simile
A rap that tells a story with characters, events, or a clear narrative.
storytelling rap
The rise and fall, pacing, and pattern of someone's voice while speaking or performing
cadence
Hip-hop began as a way for young people to express themselves through music, dance, art, and this vocal style.
Rapping
This Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper released HUMBLE. and Alright
Kendrick Lamar
Giving a direct comparison without using "like" or "as."
metaphor
A style of rap that discusses social issues, injustice, politics, identity, or meaningful topics
conscious rap
Rhyming words that appear within the same line rather than only at the ends of lines
internal rhyme
Name two of the four commonly recognized elements of hip-hop culture.
DJing, MCing/rapping, breakdancing, and graffiti art
This New York rapper is known for songs including Empire State of Mind and Hard Knock Life
Jay-Z
Repeating the same word, phrase, sound, or idea for emphasis
repetition
A rapper creates lyrics spontaneously rather than performing fully prepared lyrics
freestyle rap
Give three words that rhyme with flow?
go, show, know, glow, throw, slow
This part of hip-hop involves dancers using moves like spins, freezes, and footwork.
breakdancing
This rapper is known for songs like “God’s Plan,” “Hotline Bling,” and “Started From the Bottom."
Drake
Repetition of beginning consonant sounds, such as "wild winds whistle."
alliteration
This style focuses heavily on how the rapper delivers the piece to an audience using energy, movement, voice, and stage presence
performance rap
The genuine feeling and believability a performer brings to their words is called this
authenticity
This term describes the person who uses turntables and mixes music for rappers and dancers.
DJ
This female rapper is known for hits like “Super Bass,” and "Starships."
Nicki Minaj
Language that appeals to the senses and helps the audience picture, hear, smell, taste, or feel something.
imagery
A rapper writes about growing up in their neighborhood, tells a chronological story, and uses characters and specific events. Which style best describes it?
storytelling rap
Name one thing a performer can do to make sure the entire room hears them clearly
Vocal Projection