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In 2008, this singer was nominated for the Grammy for Best New Artist. She did not win that Grammy but went on to make millions of dollars with hits such as "Bad Blood" and "Look what you made me do"
Who is Taylor Swift
In the 1970's the musical genre Hip Hop was invented in New York City. It used a style of talk-singing that is still popular today. What is that style called?
What is Rapping
R&B is short for what term?
What is Rhythm and Blues?
In 2018 the 60th annual Grammys took off. The Album of the year was 24K Magic by which artist
Who is Bruno Mars
This instrument has six strings and is a key ingredient to Rock and Roll music
What is a Guitar?
In 1998 this pop star came out with her first album "...Baby one more time". This album had chart-topping hits such as "...Baby one more time" and "(You drive me) Crazy"
Who is Britney Spears
The first hit that came out of Hip Hop that was known outside of NYC was the song "Rapper's Delight". Rapper's delight was a song that used a new style to talk about relatable issues like going to your friend's house and his mom's food stinks. Who was the artist
Who was Sugerhill Gang
In 2005 Rihanna came onto the music scene with this hit.
What is "Pon de replay"
For 60 years the Grammy Awards have been gold Gramophone trophys. Gramophones were used for what purpose?
What is listen to music?
Music has long been a tool to teach lessons and tell stories. A style of music that does that is very popular especially with young children. Songs include "Mary had a little lamb" and "The Wheels on the Bus". What is this music called?
What are Nursery Rhymes
In 1982, this man released the album "Thriller". With hits such as "Wanna be startin' something" and "Billie Jean" this album secured his position as the "Prince of Pop"
Who is Michael Jackson
In the 1970's Hip Hop took off in New York City. What part of NYC is usually credited with the introduction of Hip Hop
What is the Bronx
In 1994, this group comprised of three women became popular with the album "Crazy, Sexy, Cool" This album had hits such as "Creep" and "Waterfalls". Who were they?
Who are TLC?
In 2012, Adele won six Grammy's in one night, making her one of the most awarded female artists during one Grammy night. However she broke her Grammy in half because she claimed that this singer who made Lemonade out of lemons deserved this Grammy more than her.
Who is Beyoncé ?
Adele and Beyoncé are currently tied for woman who was awarded the most Grammys in one night. Both won six awards in 2010 and 2012.
This 18th century composer started out his early life by composing the song "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." He then went on to compose 600 pieces of classical music
Who was Mozart?
In the 1950's this man became one of the Pioneers of Rock and Roll music with hits such a "Maybelline" and "Roll over Beethoven". Who is he?
Who is Chuck Berry?
In 1994 a rapper by the name of Christopher George Latore Wallace came onto to the rap scene from Brooklyn with hits such as "Juicy" and "Big Poppa". Who was this person?
Who was Notorious B.I.G
In 2018, this artist released the album "Dirty Computer" with direct political commentary and a Prince-like sound
Who is Janelle Monae?
In the year ____ the first Grammy's took place in Beverly Hills, California. Songs such as "Fever" by Peggy Lee and "Only the Lonely" by Frank Sinatra were best song nominees. What year was this?
(Hint: Closest guess to the year also receives the points)
1959
In the 1965 movie "The Sound of Music" there is a sound that Maria teaches the Von Trapp family where the chorus opens with "Do, a Deer, a Female Deer...." What was she teaching the Von Trapp children?
What is Musical Scale
In 1953 Elvis Presley hit billboard charts by singing the song "Hound Dog", making him Rock and Roll Royalty. However he was not the first person to sing this song. Who was the first to release this song?
Who is Big Mama Thornton?
In ___ the Grammy committee set up an award category for best rap album. This is the year when the group "Naughty by Nature" won. What year was that?
Hint: the closest guess gets the point if no one gets the year
When is 1996
In 1954, this hit "I'm a man" was released and was one of the first songs considered R&B by many scholars
Who is Fats Domino
In the 1960's the band "The Beatles" hit American by storm and started the infamous Beatle-Mania. How many Grammies does this band have*
*Closest guess wins the points
What is 7 Grammies
The Seikilos epitaph is the oldest surviving complete musical composition, including musical notation, from anywhere in the world. This was found in 1883 in which country known for this contributions to the ancient world?
What is Greece?