King of Rock N Roll
Who is Elvis Presley?
Father of country music
Who is Jimmie Rodgers?
This is what "pop" is short for.
What is "popular?"
This is what EDM stands for.
What is electronic dance music?
This was the main feud of hip hop.
What is East vs. West?
This instrument defines rock with its tone color and amplification.
What is electric guitar?
This country singer opened a theme park in the 1970's and started to merge country with pop music.
Who is Dolly Parton?
These charts are the standard for measuring the popularity of music.
What are the Billboard charts?
This is a repeated section of music.
What is a loop?
This East Coast rapper was known for his ability to do harcore gangsta rap and rap over smooth R&B beats.
Who is Notorious BIG?
What is MTV?
The longest running radio show of all time that has expanded into a performance venue.
What is the Grand Ole Opry?
The King of Pop
Who is Michael Jackson?
This instrument is played with no physical contact - pitch and volume are controlled by movement of hands.
What is a theremin?
Father of hip hop
Who is Kool Herc?
Known as one of the greatest and most influential guitarists of all time.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This style of country features acoustic, stringed instruments, vocal harmonies, and no drums.
What is bluegrass?
This recording company helped black artists get on the charts.
What is Motown?
Characteristics of this style of music include four on the floor bass drum, off-beat hi-hat patterns, looped samples, and synth riffs
What is house music?
This person built a community of hip hop in the 70's
Who is Afrika Bambaataa?
This 90's style featured angst-filled lyrics and distorted electric guitars.
What is grunge?
This style of music features themes of heartbreak, electric guitar slides, twangy singing, and drums. Got its name from the bars it was played in.
What is honky tonk?
After 2000, this was the theme of most pop music.
What is clubbing/dancing?
This synth was known for being portable and easy to use.
What is the minimoog synth?
Who is Run DMC?