Music Hip Hop

Hip hop and rap music has its roots in

• European Music

• Asian Music

• African Music

What does "scratching" mean in hip hop and rap?

• DJ uses hands to rewind tracks making a percussive sound.

• It means you have an itch and need to do something about it.

• It's when a track accidentally skips.

Hip hop and rap are still considered mainstream (popular) music.

• True

• False

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Rap uses rhyme, rhythmic speech, and is performed over a beat.

• True

• False

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Hip-hop started at _______________ in the Bronx.

• Basketball games

• Schools

• Parties

• Swimming Poolss

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What is conscious rap?

• a sub-genre of hip-hop that focuses on creating awareness and imparting knowledge

• a type of rap that forces you to stay awake

• a type of rap that implores listeners to have morals

• a type of rap that encourages thinking about hip hop often

'Herc' became 'Kool Herc' the most famous DJ of the '...'.

• Old School

• Bronx

• country

• hip hop culture

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In what city what rap invented?

• Los Angeles, California

• Bronx, New York

• Miami, Florida

• Atlanta, Georgia

Which of the following is a common theme in hip hop lyrics?

• Love and relationships

• Social and political issues

• Fantasy and magic

• Historical events

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What is the primary purpose of a 'hook' in a hip hop song?

• To introduce the artist

• To provide a catchy and memorable part of the song

• To conclude the song

• To showcase instrumental skills

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