Exploring Hip-Hop

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What did hip-hop culture open up for African Americans in the North?

  • It gave African Americans more opportunities in the North (correct)
  • It provided a platform for political activism
  • It created a space for artistic expression
  • It opened new opportunities to Hip-hop culture

What is described as a circular shape in which dancers enter to battle/compete with one another while the crowd cheers them on?

  • Turntable
  • Cypher (correct)
  • Battleground
  • Ring

Who was the first pioneer of Hip-Hop?

  • Fresh Prince
  • Afrika Bambaataa
  • Kool Sam
  • DJ Kool Herc (correct)

Which is a rhythmic vocal rhyming style; also known as rapping?

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What does hip-hop dance refer to?

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Cypher

A circular space where dancers compete in front of a cheering crowd.

MCing

A rhythmic vocal style that uses rhyming words, also called rapping.

DJ Kool Herc

The pioneer of hip-hop, known for his DJ skills.

Hip-hop dance

A category of dance styles originating in street culture.

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Hip-hop's Impact on Northern African Americans

Hip-hop culture provided greater opportunities for African Americans in the Northern United States.

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Study Notes

Hip-Hop Culture and Its Significance

  • Hip-hop culture opened up new avenues of expression and empowerment for African Americans in the North.

Dance and Competition

  • A cypher is described as a circular shape where dancers enter to battle or compete with each other while the crowd cheers them on.

Origins of Hip-Hop

  • DJ Kool Herc is credited as one of the first pioneers of Hip-Hop.

Elements of Hip-Hop

  • Rapping is a rhythmic vocal rhyming style that is a key element of hip-hop culture.
  • Hip-hop dance refers to various street dance styles that originated from hip-hop culture, often performed to hip-hop music.

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