In the 15th century (1600's), only wealthy people could afford to have _________________ in their homes.
live music
100
What is sampling?
The act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a sound recording in a different song or piece.
100
True or False: Songs can overlap between subgenres of Hip-Hop.
True
200
True or False: Only current DJ's use microphones.
False
200
Hip-Hop producers first used phonographs to select _______________ from original songs for the Hip-Hop songs.
samples
200
The first medium used in cars is the ________________.
eight-track
200
True or False: The voice is considered a percussion instrument.
True
200
Name the type of artist that would design an album cover.
graphic designer
300
DJ's often _____________ to add additional sounds to the performance.
scratch
300
The phonograph (record player) became a medium that turned into an _________________ (by accident).
instrument
300
Hip-Hop is the only genre that did not begin with traditional instruments. Hip-Hop producers first used _______________ to select samples from original songs for the Hip-Hop songs.
record players (or phonographs)
300
A vocal sample is...
Spoken word. Any word or phrase taken and reused.
300
A song about global warming falls under the _____________ subgenre.
Conscious
400
Why do more people call themselves "DJ's" today?
Due to advances in technology, the DJ’s equipment has changed significantly. Today, more people have access to the equipment and can call themselves “DJ’s.”
400
Why did Hip-Hop begin in poor ghettos?
Families couldn't afford to buy instruments so they used what they had - the record player. (Was used to PLAY music but now to CREATE music.)
400
The first portable medium is the ______________.
cassette
400
A heartbeat used in a song is an example of an ___________.
unconventional sound
400
In this subgenre, an artist shows their ability to play with words and wow the audience.
Lyrical
500
Name the 3 types of disc jockeys. Explain 1 of them.
Radio DJ's, Club DJ's, Music/Hip-Hop DJ's
500
Name one instrument producers use to create beats. (Hint: We watched a video.)
MPC2000
500
The first disposable medium is the ___________.
MP3
500
What original song did Nas sample in his song "Get Down?"
James Brown's "Funky Drummer"
500
Name 3 pieces of information found on an album's credits.
Title
Length of song
Real names of writers
Year recorded
Location
Studio where recorded
Additional background vocals and instruments and who played them
Producer
Publishing year
Copyright year
Sometimes the actual lyrics