Types of Music
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100

This style of music began in the United
States in the 1970s. It can feature
programmed beats, rapping and samples.

Hip Hop

100

What does feat. mean?

featuring, an artist included on a song

100

What themes did Tupac address in his music?

Violence, poverty, racism, difficulties of living in the city

100

What are the 4 elements of Hip-hop?

Rapping (MC), Break dance, Graffiti, DJing

100

Name 4 musical instruments

Violin, trumpet, piano, kazoo, guitar, ....

200

This genre became popular in the 1970s.
People enjoy dancing to its up-tempo beats,
which often feature electronic effects.

Disco

200

What is a DJ?

Disc Jockey

200

What awards has Kendrick Lamar received?

Grammy's, Pulitzer prize (literary award)

200

Where did hip-hop first develop?

In the Bronx, in New York City

200

Name 4 genres of music that developped in English speaking countries (not including rap).

Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll, Country, Folk

300

This genre became popular in the 1970s
and heavily features electric guitars. Songs
often include complicated guitar solos and
catchy riffs.

Rock

300

What is an MC?

Master of ceremonies, a rapper

300

Which rapper can rap 14 syllables per second?

Twista

300

When did hip-hop develop?

In the 1970's and 80's

300

Name 4 rappers that were popular before the year 2010.

Tupac, Biggie Smalls, Dr Dré, Snoop Dog, Missy Elliot...

400

This popular American style of music originated in rural areas in the early 20th century. Typically, songs are about realistic aspects of working-class American life.

Country

400

What does it mean to 'dominate the charts'?

To be the most popular, widely listened to song


400

Name 3 female rappers from English speaking countries

Lauryn Hill, Queen Latifa, Missy Elliot, Nicky Minaj, Lil Kim, Megan the Stallion

400

What is the connection between hip-hop and disco?

Youth from the Bronx were not allowed, or couldn't afford to dance in the clubs, so they created parties and danced and listened to music in the streets

500

This popular music genre developed in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s. It was influenced by Black American music styles such as blues.

Rock and Roll

500

What does it mean to be mainstream? Is hip-hop mainstream

To be listened to and popular among a wide variety of people.

500

How did Lauryn Hill influence the hip-hop movement?

She pioneered melodic hip-hip (adding singing in with the rapping)

500

In what context did hip hop develop?

There was an economic crisis- people in the Bronx suffered more than other areas.