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Genres of Hip Hop Music

Description: Hip hop music is a genre of popular music that originated in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s. It is characterized by a strong beat, rapping, and sampling. Hip hop music has evolved into a diverse range of subgenres, each with its own unique sound and style.
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What is the name of the first hip hop song?

  1. Rapper's Delight

  2. The Message

  3. Planet Rock

  4. Paid in Full


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rapper's Delight was released in 1979 by the Sugarhill Gang and is considered to be the first hip hop song.

Who is considered to be the father of hip hop?

  1. DJ Kool Herc

  2. Grandmaster Flash

  3. Afrika Bambaataa

  4. Run-DMC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

DJ Kool Herc is credited with being the father of hip hop because he was the first DJ to play breakbeats at block parties in the Bronx.

What is the name of the technique of repeating a short phrase or word over and over again in a hip hop song?

  1. Sampling

  2. Looping

  3. Scratching

  4. Rapping


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Looping is the technique of repeating a short phrase or word over and over again in a hip hop song.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its fast tempo and aggressive lyrics?

  1. Gangsta rap

  2. Conscious rap

  3. Alternative rap

  4. Jazz rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gangsta rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its fast tempo and aggressive lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its positive and uplifting lyrics?

  1. Conscious rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Jazz rap

  4. Gospel rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conscious rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its positive and uplifting lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of jazz samples and instrumentation?

  1. Jazz rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Gospel rap

  4. Latin rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jazz rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of jazz samples and instrumentation.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of Spanish language lyrics?

  1. Latin rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Gospel rap

  4. Chicano rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Latin rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of Spanish language lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of Christian themes and lyrics?

  1. Gospel rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Jazz rap

  4. Christian rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gospel rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of Christian themes and lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of samples from old movies and TV shows?

  1. Sampledelic rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Jazz rap

  4. Chicano rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sampledelic rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of samples from old movies and TV shows.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of experimental and avant-garde sounds and techniques?

  1. Experimental hip hop

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Jazz rap

  4. Noise rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Experimental hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of experimental and avant-garde sounds and techniques.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of political and social commentary in its lyrics?

  1. Conscious rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Political hip hop

  4. Protest rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conscious rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of political and social commentary in its lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of humor and satire in its lyrics?

  1. Comedy hip hop

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Parody rap

  4. Joke rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comedy hip hop is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of humor and satire in its lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of explicit and violent lyrics?

  1. Horrorcore rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Gangsta rap

  4. Thug rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Horrorcore rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of explicit and violent lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of samples from video games?

  1. Chiptune rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Video game rap

  4. 8-bit rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chiptune rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of samples from video games.

What is the name of the subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of samples from anime and manga?

  1. Anime rap

  2. Alternative rap

  3. Japanese hip hop

  4. Otaku rap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Anime rap is a subgenre of hip hop that is characterized by its use of samples from anime and manga.

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