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R&B throughout the decades

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1
What is melisma?
Singing more than one note in one syllable
When you stop singing in the middle of a word
When you sing about something religious
A subgenre of R&B
2
What was the name of the dj who introduced hip hop?
DJ Kool Herb
DJ kool herc
DJ hercules
DJ Lookcreh
3
What does R&B stand for?
Rhythm and blues
Rap and blues
Rhythms and beats
Rock and blues
4
In which decade did the term "comptemperary R&B" emerge?
00s
90s
80s
70s
5
Why was the late 70's r&b influenced by disco?
It wasn't. R&B was a lot like the old school R&B in the 70's
It was more influenced by rock in the 70's
The r&b producers had to keep up with the new genres
Because people wanted more danceable music
6
Diana Ross and...?
The American Dream
The Dreams
The Supremes
The Extremes
7
How has R&B generally changed from the 50s-now?
From happy themes to darker themes with a political agenda
From sadder themes to love songs
From religious themes to more happy themes
The themes haven't really changed
8
When did R&B begin?
1960s
1940s
1930s
1950s
9
Who is Jerry Wexler?
A famous R&B musician in the 50s
The man who helped shaping R&B
One of the most important record industry players
A R&B singer in the 40s
10
Which of these singers from our time are NOT R&B artists?
Lorde
John Legend
The Weeknd
Beyonce
11
Which music genre was R&B NOT inspired by?
Gospel
Soul
Blues
Jazz
12
Which of these artists did not produce R&B in the 50's?
Ray Charles
Nat King
Michael Jackson
James Brown