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1. Melody-only vocal music sung by monks to aid churches in prayer. 2. Originated from African-American work songs and spirituals; lyric-based and expressive. 3. Lyrics about love and dancing from the 1960s-70s. 4. Transmitted through oral tradition with a simple melody and song structure. 5. MCing, turntables, breakdancing, and rhythmic beatboxing are elements of this type of music. 6. Poetry set to classical music, usually sung by a vocalist and simple piano accompaniment, originating in Germany. 7. Jamaican rhythm and blues with topics of news, social gossip, and political commentary. Down

1. Group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment 2. Four to seven singers also playing instruments such as the guitar, double bass, fiddle, five-string banjo, and mandolin. 3. Folk music from Trinidad and the Caribbean consisting of steel drums, marimbas, horns, shakers, and brassy tambourine. 4. Traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, and Wales using instruments such as the lute, violin, flute, and bagpipes. 5. Singers perform a dramatic work combining text and music in a theatrical setting. Two modes of singing Key For more free tools visit http://edtools.mankindforward.com

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1. gregorianchant 2. blues 3. disco 4. folk 5. hip-hop 6. lieder 7. reggae Down

1. acapella 2. bluegrass 3. calypso 4. celtic 5. opera Music Genres Name ______

Across Down 2. uses technology and heard in clubs 1. music designed to be popular with the masses 5. involves a speaking style vocal delivery 3. most orchestral styles between 1750 and 1820 6. often uses a 12-bar chord structure 4. from African-American roots evolved from R&B, 9. popularized in the U.S. by Hispanic and Latino blues, gospel and jazz immigrants 7. incorporates rap, turntables and heavy bass lines 10. a sub-genre of rock recognized by distorted and dancing (2 words) guitar sounds 8. often has swing, complex chords and blue notes 13. classical music’s way of telling a story with 10. a pop-soul hybrid and well-known record singing and acting company 14. comes from folk and western music 11. most often associated with Jamaica 17. popularized by Nirvana and Pearl Jam 12. the D in EDM 19. a very traditional genre passed down over time 15. the R in R&B music 16. music of independent artists not part of the mainstream 18. often comes with roll and has many sub-genres

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