Black History Month / Music Class

General Music

100

Name this popular genre of music: it has a strong rhythm; the words are spoken, not sung; usually rhymes

Rap Music

200

This genre of music started a long time ago, mostly in places like New Orleans. Instruments like trumpets, saxophones, and drums are used. They might play fast or slow, and sometimes they even take turns to show off their skills, which is called "soloing."

Jazz

300

This word defines the beat of music. Imagine when you clap your hands or tap your feet to music. That steady sound you make is this word.

Rhythm

400

What decade did Hip-Hop become popular?

1990s (began around the 1970s)

500

This genre of music combines jazz, blues, and gospel music, focusing on themes of love and relationships. Hint: In English, we normally refer to it as 2 letters with &, "_&_"

R & B - Rhythm and Blues

Black Artists

100

_______ Dogg

Snoop Dogg

200

Travis _____

Travis Scott

300

_____ Lamar

Kendrick Lamar

400

Nicki _____

Nicki Minaj

500

__ Pac

2Pac

Instruments used in Jazz Music

100

Guitarra in English is?

Guitar

200

Trumpeta in English is?

Trumpet

300

Clarinete in English is?

Clarinet

400

Batería in English is?

Drums

500

Contrabajo in English is?

Double Bass

Famous Singers

100

Singer of "All I Want For Christmas is You"

Mariah Carey

200

She is married to Jay-Z and has many famous songs, like: Single Ladies, If I Were a Boy, Texas Hold 'Em, Run the World (Girls), and more!

Beyonce

300

He is famous for his hit songs: Thriller, Smooth Criminal, Billie Jean, Black or White and more!

Michael Jackson

400

She is known for her hit songs: Umbrella, We Found Love, Work, and Don't Stop the Music. She also has a make-up brand what is sold in Sephora.

Rihanna

500

He is known for his hit songs: Just the Way You Are, Uptown Funk, and When I Was Your Man.

Bruno Mars

Random

100

What is the name of this dance move that Michael Jackson did, where he walks backwards but it looks like he is floating backwards?

Moonwalk

200

Name this song:

"Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it,
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it,
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it,
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o-ohh"

Single Ladies - Beyonce

300

This style of dance uses your whole body to move around. Imagine spinning on the floor or doing cool flips and tricks. Hint: It was in the Olympics this year.

Breakdancing

400

Name 3 black singers or rappers still alive today form the USA.

Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Usher, John Legend, Lizzo, Meg Thee Stallion, Post Malone, SZA

500

What state is Beyonce from?

Texas