Genres: Urban

Question 1

Urban music evolved from soul and jazz. During the 80s, soul musicians used more commercial producers and their sound evolved into a polished performance using synths and drum machines (in ? ?).

Answer 1

New York.

Question 2

The use of instrumental breaks led to the term “?” as this would be the basis for a new track. The pairing of rapping and this led to ?-?

Answer 2

Breakbeat.

Hip-hop.

Question 3

Hip-hop used ? of old records as the basis of its early records but producers (? ?) have taken synths and modern technology as part of their beat-making.

Answer 3

Sampling.

Dr Dre.

Question 4

RnB maintained its ? in the bass and melody over a simple beat. The use of synths became common, replacing guitars and electric ?

Answer 4

Syncopation.

Pianos.