Country
Characteristics that describes the specific singing style of country singers
Twangy Vocals
Age group that was most associated with Rock n' Roll
Teens/teenagers
The borough of NYC that Hip hop started in
Bronx
The King of Rock, known for his dancing
Elvis Presley
Scratching
Most common type/family of instruments used in Country
String instruments
Main kind of instruments used in Rock n' Roll
Electric instruments
Person in charge of mixing music/tracks for continuous music
DJ
From Tennessee, known for flashy appearance, sings Jolene
Dolly Parton
This band was known for singing songs with nonsense lyrics
The Beatles
Region of The United States that Country came from
South/Southwest
Country in which Rock n' Roll started
United States
Person in charge of pumping up the crowd with short rhyming phrases
MC
Father of Country music, singing brakeman, yodeling
Jimmie Rodgers
Subgenre of Rock that Queen originated, used in sporting events
Arena Rock
The people group that brought the Banjo to the U.S.
Africans/African Americans/Slaves
The decade Rock n' Roll was developed
1950's
Person who performs continuous rhyming verses throughout the songs
Rapper
Early hip hop DJ, originated techniques like scratching
Grandmaster Flash
Specific type of guitar that uses a metal slide to alter pitches in Country music
Steel guitar
European immigrants
Term for the spread of Rock n' Roll to England and their success in America
British Invasion
The decade that Hip Hop started
1970's
Father of Rock n Roll, black musician that inspired many others like Elvis, etc.
Chuck Berry
The two Country artists we discussed who both died young. They both were considered "legends" after their death.
Patsy Cline and Hank Williams