Rap and House

Where did house music originate?

• Chicago

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Detroit

What is a characteristic beat of house music?

• 3/4 beat

• 4/4 beat

• 5/4 beat

• 6/8 beat

Which club is house music named after?

• The Music Box

• The Paradise Garage

• The Loft

• The Warehouse Club

Which drum machine is associated with the creation of house music?

• Akai MPC

• Yamaha RX5

• LinnDrum

• Roland TR-808

What genre did rap music originate from?

• Blues

• Jazz

• Funk

• Disco

In which decade did rap music become more mainstream?

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 2000s

Which artist is NOT mentioned as a popular rapper from the 1990s?

• Eminem

• Tupac

• Biggie Smalls

• Nas

Which city is known as the birthplace of rap music?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Atlanta

What is a key characteristic of rap music?

• Melodic vocals

• Rhymed, spoken vocals

• Instrumental solos

• Choral harmonies

Which community is credited with the roots of rap music?

• Asian-American

• African-American

• Native American

• European-American