Rhyme Schemes
What rhyme scheme is being used in this example?
"Now she walk out, she stop in her tracks
She get to steppin' back"
End rhyme
What is a handbill?
A small printed advertisement or announcement that is typically distributed by hand
Typically, how long is one verse?
16 bars
How many beats are in one bar?
Four beats
What rhyme scheme is being used in this song?
"Reincarnated, I was stargazin'
Life goes on, I need all my babies"
Internal rhyme
What is braggadocio?
Refers to boastful or arrogant behavior, often involving exaggerated claims of achievements or abilities. Also known as "showing off."
Typically, how long is the intro of a song?
4 bars
Who is known as the "Father of Hip-Hop?"
DJ Kool Herc
What rhyme scheme is being used in this song?
"Shake it up, no Coca-Cola, I'm the one that pop off
Hit me on my Motorola if you need some narcos"
Off-centered rhyme
What is tagging?
the act of writing or painting a personal signature or "tag" in a public space / an element of graffiti subculture
Typically, how long is the chorus of a song?
8 bars
What are the four elements of hip-hop?
Breakdancing, DJing, MCing (rapping), and Graffiti
What rhyme scheme is being used in this song?
"Ain't yellin' cut when it's shootin' time
Sign up, it's recruitin' time
Big wigs with a suit and tie
And them big things got two inside"
End rhyme
What are one of the key characteristics of art deco?
bold geometric shapes, bright colors, and lavish ornamentation/decoration
What is another word for the chorus?
The hook
Who is known as the "King of Hip-Hop Flyers?"
What rhyme scheme is being used in this song?
"If it do then you're like me, making excuse that your relief
Is in the bottom of the bottle and the greenest indo leaf"
Internal rhyme
When did art deco first appear?
just before WWI / 1920s
What is the typical structure of a song?
Intro, Verse x2, Chorus, Verse, Chorus 2x
Give me an example of an end rhyme scheme
Student will rap at least two bars with rhymes at the end of each one