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The style of popular music that blends the rhythmic patterns of rap with the vocal style of pop to become the most popular dance music of the 2000’s.

Church songs created by slaves which were used as a means of expression and communication among themselves. Instruments were not allowed on plantations, therefore, voices and body percussion were the only means of the creation of music.

European clubs used this term to refer to a club that played recorded music rather than having live bands. It became associated with dance music popular in the 1970s. Many performers used recordings at “live” events.

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Bebop trumpet player who extends the style into the late 20th century. His style was a smoother version of Bebop and his recordings include “Bitches Brew” and “Kind of Blue.”

An important 20th century scientist remembered for the Theory of Relativity and the Manhattan Project

Self-proclaimed “inventor” of jazz, the New Orleans pianist was not responsible for the invention of jazz, however was the first musician to show that jazz can be put into written form. He was the first to write arrangements that would fit on one side of a 78-rpm record.

This style of music emerged in the 1980s and replaced most rock and roll. The style was aided by the emergence of music videos that enhanced the musical performances. The most successful figure was Michael Jackson.  

An important 19th century songwriter who wrote popular Minstrel songs employing strophic form and simple harmonic patterns.

A style of Rock and Roll that added trumpets and saxophones to drive the sound with less emphasis on electric guitars. Popular groups included Blood Sweat and Tears, Earth Wind and Fire, and Chicago.