Genres
Innovations
Decades
GOAT
Musical Elements
100

Created in 1973 in the Bronx.

What is hip-hop?

100

He created autotune in 1997.

Who is Dr. Andy Hildebrand?
100

Disco became popular in New York during this decade.

What is the 1970s?

100

With songs like "The Real Slim Shady" he was popular in 2000s hip hop and rap.

Who is Eminem?

100

The organization of a musical work in time.

What is form?

200

Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Fats Domino are considered to be some of the first artists to shape this genre in the 1950s.

What is rock and roll?

200

Sun Records used two machines (one of which was slightly delayed) to create this effect when recording Elvis Presley.

What is slapback echo?

200
"Gangnam Style" was the first video to receive over 1 billion views on YouTube, and launched the popularity of K-pop in this decade.

What is the 2010s?

200

Her Eras Tour was the first tour to gross over $2 billion.

Who is Taylor Swift?

200

Temporal aspect of sound.

What is rhythm?

300

This genre is derived from an oral tradition and is often considered old.

What is folk?

300

This song by the Beach Boys was considered a "pocket symphony" and featured the electro-theremin, organ, jaw harp, tape splicing and other innovations.

What is Good Vibrations?

300

The Beatles performed their final live concert in this decade.

What is the 1960s?

300

With songs like "The Real Slim Shady" he was popular in 2000s hip hop and rap.

Who is Eminem?

300

The distance between the lowest and highest pitches.

What is range?

400

Traditionally a Christian style of music, characterized by dominant vocals and call and response singing.

What is gospel?

400

An American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who gained popularity in the 1930s and 40s with their gospel recordings and unique style of electric guitar playing.

Who is Sister Rosetta Tharpe?

400

The peak of MTV's popularity, boy bands, and gangster rap.

What is the 1990s?

400

Iconic Minnesotan singer, songwriter, musician, and dancer who sold over 100 million records.

Who is Prince?

400

Variation in loudness and softness.

What are dynamics?

500

Emphasizes choreography and hybridity in language often performed by groups.

What is K-pop?

500

He created an incredibly successful record label in Detroit using an $800 family loan.

Who is Berry Gordy?

500

Hip hop was first created in this decade in the Bronx.

What is the 1970s?

500

The most famous member of Jackson 5 later known for his songs "Billie Jean" and "Thriller".

Who is Michael Jackson?

500

Also known as tone color.

What is timbre?