Music that gave the enslaved hope and courage; and often spoke of freedom.  Sometimes the lyrics included secret messages.

Music that follows a 12 bar form.  Lyrics followed a form too:  problem, repeat, and comment.  Lyrics are often sad. 

Music to praise God. Often accompanied by organ, piano, drums, bass or any combination of instruments. Singers usually swayed and clapped to keep the beat.

Music played mostly by the piano.  The Left Hand usually played an “Oom-pah” or 1 2 1 2 style.

Music not in English. Has call and response and includes everyone. Often includes drums, shakerays, and other instruments.

Music that features improvising melodies. Usually, it is performed with a drum set, piano, bass, trumpets, saxophones, and/or other instruments.

Music that featured a group of singers.  Usually one was a lead singer.  They usually dressed alike and danced as they sang.  The accompaniment usually featured string instruments.

Music made for the dancer.  It involves several people including b-girls/b-boys, a beatboxer, a graffiti artist, rapper, and most importantly a D.J.

Music with a good beat where a person talks to the beat in a particular rhythm.

Motown records started in ___________.

Aretha Franklin sang this genre of music.

A famous composer of RAGTIME music is...

The correct timeline for the History of HIP HOP is...

Michael Jackson was part of this Motown group before he had a solo career. 

Bessie Smith sang this kind of music.

Jazz great Duke’s last name.

The History of Hip Hop can be traced all the way back to this continent. 

Spirituals were created and sung during this time period. 

Who made the famous recitation "The Emancipation Proclamation", which declared that all those enslaved were to be set free.