What is “freestyle” in rap?

Making up rap lyrics on the spot

Which communities played a major role in the emergence of rap music?

African American and Latino communities

What was the early focus of rap music?

Having fun and getting people to dance

How did Will Smith make rap different from other rappers?

He focused on clean and positive rap

How did MC Hammer help rap music grow?

He brought rap music to television

What does it mean to “sample” in rap music?

To use parts of other songs to create new music

How did early rap artists perform their music?

By rapping over beats played by DJs

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1
Which hit song is Run-DMC famous for?
"Lose Yourself"
"Walk This Way"
"Empire State of Mind"
"California Love"
2
Which of these is NOT a key element of rap music?
MC (Master of Ceremonies)
Flow
Orchestra
Beat
3
What is “freestyle” in rap?
Rapping about freedom
A rap battle
A rap without background music
Making up rap lyrics on the spot
4
Which communities played a major role in the emergence of rap music?
European and Asian communities
Native American communities
Middle Eastern communities
African American and Latino communities
5
In which decade did rap begin?
1990s
1980s
1960s
1970s
6
What was the early focus of rap music?
Storytelling and education
Love and relationships
Political protests
Having fun and getting people to dance
7
What does “MC” stand for in rap music?
Master of Ceremonies
Music Creator
Music Coordinator
Microphone Controller
8
Where did rap music originate?
The Bronx, NY
Los Angles
Chicago
Atlanta
9
What is the “beat” in a rap song?
The dance moves
The musical background
The speed of the rap
The lyrics of the song
10
What genres of music were originally played by DJs at rap’s early block parties?
Jazz and Blues
Funk and Soul
Classical
Rock and Roll
11
What was MC Hammer known for?
Hardcore gangsta rap
Political rap
Underground hip-hop
Family-friendly rap
12
What does “flow” refer to in rap music?
The volume of the music
The rhythm and timing of words
The way people dance to the song
The instruments used in the song
13
What kind of parties helped start rap music?
Graduation Parties
Club Parties
Block Parties
Birthday Parties
14
How did Will Smith make rap different from other rappers?
He mixed rap with jazz music
He used only live instruments
He focused on clean and positive rap
He rapped in different languages
15
How did MC Hammer help rap music grow?
He introduced rap to international audiences
He created rap radio stations
He brought rap music to television
He invented new rap production techniques
16
What was Will Smith’s rap stage name?
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Ice Prince
The Fresh Prince
Big Will
17
Which rap group helped make rap mainstream in the 1980s?
Run-DMC
N.W.A
Wu-Tang Clan
The Sugarhill Gang
18
What does it mean to “sample” in rap music?
To mix two rap songs together
To use parts of other songs to create new music
To test out lyrics before recording
To perform a rap in front of a live audience
19
Which of the following was a major theme in early rap music?
Romantic relationships
Fun and dancing
Social justice
Political activism
20
How did early rap artists perform their music?
By reading poetry on stage
By singing in choirs
By playing live instruments only
By rapping over beats played by DJs

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