Music Artists

It is a very traditional genre. It is orally passed down over time and often has no author. However, modern artists can still be labelled as artists with their original songs.

Storytelling is a key aspect of this music and whilst musical styles vary across the world, this is a consistent element.

• country

• folk

• hip hop

• classical

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Now an extremely broad musical category, this genre evolved out of a cultural explosion in the United States. Featuring vinyl records mixed on turntables and incorporating the rap genre along with heavy bass-lines and samples, it has now become extremely significant in terms of music’s cultural influence in modern times.

• country

• metal

• hip hop

• jazz

This genre of music is an ever-evolving genre that encompasses any music that is designed for the masses. Anything played on mainstream radio can be categorized as .... Over the years, it has enveloped almost every genre from Motown to metal, hip-hop to drum and bass.

• rock

• pop

• jazz

• hip hop

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Arising from the evolution of the electric guitar and distorted amplification, this music genre is now home to hundreds of sub-genres. Popularized in both the UK and the United States by bands playing a 4/4 rhythm and singing verse-chorus songs, it has become part of music history. It is characterized by guitars and a heavy snare and kick drum rhythm.

• pop

• rock

• reggae

• jazz

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Below is the list of National Artist in Music Awardees EXCEPT

• Jovita Fuentes

• Antonia J. Molina

• Lucrecia Roces Kasilag

• Jose Maceda

According to Rashad Robinson, what impact does cultural appropriation have on black artists?

• It helps them achieve greater recognition and success

• It undermines their contributions to the music industry

• It encourages collaboration and cultural exchange

• It promotes diversity and inclusivity

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Which musician is mentioned as being accused of cultural appropriation by YouTuber Seren Sensei?

• Elvis Presley

• Michael Jackson

• Prince

• Bruno Mars

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Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb related to music artists?

• A) The band have released a new album.

• B) The singer were performing live.

• C) The artist has painted a mural.

• D) The musicians is playing a concert.

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Identify the correct synonym for the word 'melodious' often used to describe music artists.

• A) Harsh

• B) Tuneful

• C) Noisy

• D) Silent

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Which sentence correctly uses a metaphor related to music artists?

• A) The singer was a shining star on stage.

• B) The drummer hit the drums loudly.

• C) The guitarist played a fast solo.

• D) The band performed at the concert.

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