American Music Genres Flashcards

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Genre known for its use of blue notes and originated in African American communities

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Blues

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Genre characterized by its swing, call and response vocals, and improvisation

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Jazz

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Elvis Presley is often referred to as the "King of" this genre

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Rock and Roll

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Genre defined by rhythmic and rhyming speech and is part of a broader cultural movement

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Hip Hop

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Artist famous for pioneering soul music and has a distinct voice

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Ray Charles

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Genre originated in Jamaica characterized by off-beat accents

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Reggae

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Genre known for fast-paced songs and hard-edged melodies that emerged in the 1970s

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Heavy Metal

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Michael Jackson is dubbed the 'King of' which genre

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Pop

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Genre characterized by a thick, massive sound and extended guitar solos

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Heavy Metal

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Known for their influence on music and culture with poignant lyrics and folk music

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Bob Dylan