Where did hip-hop originate?
New York City
New Orleans
New Jersey
Which is the most important musical element of hip-hop?
Melody
Harmony
Rhythm
What is a ‘break’ in hip-hop?
An extended instrumental section
A general pause
A point where a new track is mixed in
What is MCing (or emceeing)?
MCing is when a DJ sings along with the music
MCing is when a DJ or MC raps over the top of a ‘break’
MCing is when a DJ changes the record
Which of these words describes the repeating of a sample?
Looping
Beatmatching
Pitch shifting
What is ‘blending’?
When a record changes speed
When a DJ uses the equaliser to create a seamless-sounding mix
When a vinyl record is moved back and forth
How did Mr Phormula create the rhythm part in his song Cwestiynau?
He played a drum kit
He used a drum machine
He created the rhythm part by using beat-boxing techniques
How was the atmospheric sound of the vocal part created in the track Cwestiynau?
By using different plug-ins and layering the vocal lines over the bass line
Several singers sang together over the bass line
The vocal part was repeated several times
What effect is created by the use of delay in this clip?
Repetition
Contrast
Retrograde
How many different melodic lines can be heard in this clip?
2
4
6