Hip Hop Review

Pick the genre that appears the earliest in history (1800s):

• Funk

• Rhythm and Blues

• Spirituals

• Motown

• Jazz

What is the historical importance of Motown as a movement?

• It was the musical representation of the Civil Rights movement

• It was on the radio and was listened to by all audiences, regardless of skin color

• It was the first time that music based in the African American culture was widely popular throughout the country

• All of the above

What artist spearheaded the transition from soul to funk?

• Afrika Bambaataa

• DJ Kool Herc

• James Brown

• Grandmaster Flash

Which genre of music, known for having a strong "frontman", was prominent in the 1940s and 1950s?

• Motown

• Rhythm 'N Blues

• Funk

• Jazz

Which of the following is NOT an element of early hip hop culture?

• Graffiti

• DJing

• Scratching

• MCing

Which element is the LEAST important in early hip hop culture?

• Graffiti

• DJing

• Breakdancing

• MCing

What does MC stand for?

• Master of Creation

• Master of Ceremonies

• Member of the Crew

• Musical Creation

What is another name for DJing?

• Turntabling

• Disco dancing

• Turn styling

• Dance jamming

What is the "break" of a song?

• the part of a funk or soul song where there is only vocals

• the part of a funk or soul song that is all instrumental (no vocals)

Who is NOT one of the 3 members of Hip Hop's "Holy Trinity"?

• DJ Kool Herc

• Grandmaster Caz

• Afrika Bambaataa

• Grandmaster Flash