Classical
Composer who lost his hearing
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Typical instruments in a blues song
Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Term used to describe jazz musicians playing their instruments alone.
Solo
Two genres that influenced Rock n Roll
Country and R&B
R&B pianist and singer who went blind at age 6
Ray Charles
Composer nicknamed "The Father of the Symphony"
Franz Joseph Haydn
Two genres that influenced blues
Spirituals and Ragtime
Trumpet player from New Orleans also known for his deep-voiced singing.
Louis Armstrong
Rock n Roll musician nicknamed "The King of Rock n Roll"
Elvis Presley
R&B stands for _____________
Rhythm and Blues
Composer known for being the first "emancipated" composer
Ludwig Van Beethoven
Singer who was nicknamed "The First Lady of Song."
Ella Fitzgerald
Little Richard
City where Hip-Hop was created
Bronx, New York City
Instrument that became popular in the classical era, replacing the harpsichord
Piano
Region of the United States where blues was created.
The American South
The term used to describe musicians making up music on the spot.
Improvisation
Typical tempo of a Rock n Roll song
Allegro (Fast)
Hip Hop artist who created important DJ techniques and formed a group called the "Furious Five."
Grandmaster Flash
Year that the classical era of music started
1750
Typical form of a blues song
Cornet player considered to be the "creator" of jazz.
Buddy Bolden
Typical dynamic in a Rock n Roll song
Forte (Loud)
Name of the first American hit rap song.
Rapper's Delight