R&B Vocabulary and Facts

What is the genre that is sad and has a 12-bar chord sequence

The "King" of Rock'n'Roll is

What is a form of popular music of African American origin that arose during the 1940s from blues.

What was the movement of 6 million African Americans out of the rural Southern United States to urban areas.

Music genre in the mid-1960s when musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of genres.

Who is not a contemporary R&B artist?

New genre noted by music writers for its traditional R&B influences, conscious-driven lyrics, and strong female presence

The "father" of Rock'n'Roll is

A kind of pop music incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and gospel. Popular in the 60s and 70s.

Music characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics.

What decade did R&B music originate?

a style of pop music intended mainly for dancing to in the late 1970s

Which artist is a Classic R&B artist?

The original audience of R&B was

What genre is short for R&B

A type of popular dance music originating in the 1950s, characterized by a heavy beat and simple melodies