Time Period
Characteristics of Pop
Subgenres
Misc
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The president during this period (1990s)

Who is Bill Clinton?

100

These were common topics in pop music lyrics

What is life, love, loss, or other experiences every person goes through?

100

The most simple form of pop known for catchy melodies and basic structures

What is bubblegum pop?

100

Fashion trends from pop music

What is baggy clothes, denim on denim, cargo pants, overalls, coordinated outfits, etc>?

100

The proper way to spell my last name

What is Luedtke?

200

The name of the monumental telescope that launched in 1990

What is the Hubble Space Telescope?

200

The term for a musical idea or phrase in popular music that catches the listener's ear

What is a hook?

200
This subgenre was known for its experimental aspects and creativity

What is art pop?

200

The demographic pop music targeted

Who are teens and young adults?

200

This is shortcut for pasting something on most computers

What is Ctrl-V?

300

The very beginnings of pop music are traced back to this decade

What is the 1950s?

300

This type of beat is emphasized when wanting to get people to dance

What is the downbeat?

300

This subgenre emphasizes a strong and steady beat

What is dance pop?

300

These two boy bands were often competitors during the 90s

Who is the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC?

300

In chess, this is the direction a bishop can move

What is diagonally?

400

The rise of this technology caused advancements in both the economy and music

What is the internet or the "dot-com" boom>

400

The most basic song structure used in the majority of pop songs

What is Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus?

400

This fusion genre focused on commercial appeal while maintaining strong instrumentals like heavy drumset and guitar solos

What is pop rock?

400

The name for synchronized planned dance

What is choreography?

400

The number of days left of school (excluding today)

What is 20?

500

This agreement aimed to eliminate trade barriers between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico

What is NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)?

500

The section of a song with a repeated phrase that operates as the core of the song

What is the chorus?
500

This fusion genre combines elements of pop with improvisation and complex harmonies

What is jazz pop?

500

This instrument is used to create electronic beats

What is a drumpad?

500

This mythical creature is often depicted as a lion with the head of a human

Who is Sphynx?