Test Flashcards

1
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What genre of music is considered a predecessor to Hip Hop?

A

Jazz

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2
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True or False: Hip Hop has no influence from Jazz.

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False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The improvisational style of ________ is a key element in both Jazz and Hip Hop.

A

Jazz

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4
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Which instrument commonly used in Jazz is also featured in Hip Hop tracks?

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Saxophone

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5
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What is a common technique used by Hip Hop artists that is also found in Jazz?

A

Sampling

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6
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Who is a famous Hip Hop artist known for incorporating Jazz elements into his music?

A

A Tribe Called Quest

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7
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True or False: Both Jazz and Hip Hop originated in African American communities.

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True

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8
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What rhythmic element is crucial in both Jazz and Hip Hop?

A

Swing

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9
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Which famous Jazz musician is known for his influence on Hip Hop through his innovative sounds?

A

Miles Davis

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10
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key characteristic of Jazz? A) Rapping B) Improvisation C) Beatboxing

A

B) Improvisation

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11
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Fill in the blank: The use of ________ in Hip Hop often pays homage to Jazz traditions.

A

Samples

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12
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What term describes the blending of Jazz and Hip Hop styles?

A

Jazz Rap

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13
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Who is known as a pioneer of Jazz Rap?

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Guru from Gang Starr

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14
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True or False: Jazz influenced the lyrical content of Hip Hop music.

A

True

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15
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What is the primary focus of Hip Hop music?

A

Rhythm and lyrics

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16
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Which aspect of Jazz is often emulated in Hip Hop performances?

A

Live improvisation

17
Q

Fill in the blank: Hip Hop’s DJ culture draws heavily from ________ techniques.

A

Jazz

18
Q

What type of Jazz is characterized by complex rhythms and improvisation, influencing Hip Hop?

A

Bebop

19
Q

Multiple Choice: Which artist is NOT associated with the Jazz influence in Hip Hop? A) Nas B) John Coltrane C) Kendrick Lamar

A

B) John Coltrane

20
Q

True or False: The fusion of Hip Hop and Jazz has led to the creation of new sub-genres.

A

True

21
Q

What role do live musicians often play in Hip Hop performances influenced by Jazz?

A

They provide instrumental backing and improvisation.

22
Q

What is a common lyrical theme in both Jazz and Hip Hop?

A

Social issues and personal experiences

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The collaboration between ________ and Hip Hop artists has increased in recent years.

A

Jazz

24
Q

What is the significance of the ‘breakbeat’ in Hip Hop?

A

It is derived from Jazz and is fundamental to Hip Hop rhythm.

25
Q

Who famously sampled Jazz in his Hip Hop tracks, including ‘The Message’?

A

Grandmaster Flash

26
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a Jazz standard often sampled in Hip Hop? A) Take Five B) Stairway to Heaven C) Bohemian Rhapsody

A

A) Take Five

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