Development of Rock
Elements of Rock
Evolution or Rap
Greatest hits
Artists
100

This artist, known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” brought rock to the mainstream in the 1950s.

Elvis Presley?

100

Rock and Roll is driven by this strong rhythmic emphasis on beats 2 and 4.

What is the backbeat?

100

in 2019 this artist blended country and rap to make this hit record 

Old Town Road 

100

This 1971 Queen hit became an epic anthem, famous for its operatic sections and iconic guitar solo.

bohemian rhapsody

100

His 2019 album IGOR showcased genre-blending rap and R&B and won a Grammy for Best Rap Album.

Who is Tyler, The Creator?

200

This British band, nicknamed “The Fab Four,” led the “British Invasion.”

Who are The Beatles?

200

he danceable feel of Rock comes from rhythms borrowed from this genre.

What is rhythm & blues?

200

known as the godfather of gangsta rap, He founded NWA and would later become a movie producer 

Ice Cube 

200

Nirvana’s 1991 song became the anthem of Generation X and helped define grunge.

“Smells Like Teen Spirit”?

200

Known as the “Prince of Darkness,” this Black Sabbath frontman helped define heavy metal.

Who is Ozzy Osbourne?

300

During this decade, Rock and Roll began to split into multiple new musical directions called what?

what is sub genres

300

This instrument often plays riffs, chords, and solos that define the sound of Rock.

What is the electric guitar?

300

this rap legend made All Eyez on Me in 1996

Tupac Shakur 

300

This 2000 Eminem track from The Marshall Mathers LP became a worldwide hit and showcased his controversial storytelling style.

“The Real Slim Shady”?

300

made " to pimp a butterfly " 



Who is Kendrick Lamar?

400

New electric instruments and amplification technology helped shape this heavier rock sound.

What is hard rock or heavy metal?

400

this instrument is used to keep the beat strong and steady and provides foundation 


What is the drums?

400

witch rapper has the most grammy wins / Nominations 

Jay-Z 

400

Michael Jackson’s 1982 album wasn’t rap, but it influenced early hip-hop sampling. Name the album.

What is Thriller?

400

The Fab Four from Liverpool who changed rock forever in the 1960s.

Who are The Beatles?

500

From the 1950s onward, Rock and Roll consistently reflected this universal theme of youth culture.

What is rebellion?

500

Guitar solos often serve this purpose in the melody and harmony of Rock songs.

What is showing skill and expressing emotion?

500

This Bronx DJ is often credited as the “Father of Hip-Hop.”

DJ Kool Herc?

500

Linkin Park and this rapper collaborated on the 2004 hit “Numb/Encore.”

Who is Jay-Z?

500

Lead singer of Radiohead, known for experimental alternative rock and hits like “Creep.”

Who is Thom Yorke?

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