Raps

Rap was developed in the 1970s by

Which artist is known for their influence on both pop and rap music and has released albums like "The Life of Pablo"?

• Jay-Z

• Kanye West

• Drake

• Lil Wayne

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of rap music?

• A) Complex melodies

• B) Spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics

• C) Instrumental solos

• D) Classical orchestration

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Who is often credited with popularizing rap music in the mainstream during the 1980s?

• A) The Beatles

• B) Run-D.M.C.

• C) Elvis Presley

• D) The Rolling Stones

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What is the primary focus of rap lyrics?

• A) Harmony

• B) Rhythm

• C) Storytelling and social commentary

• D) Instrumentation

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Which literary device is commonly used in rap lyrics?

• A) Alliteration

• B) Hyperbole

• C) Metaphor

• D) All of the above

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In rap music, what is a 'flow'?

• A) The speed of the beat

• B) The rhythm and rhyme scheme of the lyrics

• C) The background music

• D) The chorus of the song

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Which of the following is a subgenre of rap music?

• A) Baroque

• B) Jazz

• C) Trap

• D) Blues

What is the term for a competitive verbal battle between rappers?

• A) Rap duel

• B) Rap contest

• C) Rap battle

• D) Rap match

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Which of the following artists is known for their contribution to the genre of rap?

• A) Mozart

• B) Tupac Shakur

• C) Beethoven

• D) Bach