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What did hip-hop culture open up for African Americans in the North?
What did hip-hop culture open up for African Americans in the North?
What is described as a circular shape in which dancers enter to battle/compete with one another while the crowd cheers them on?
What is described as a circular shape in which dancers enter to battle/compete with one another while the crowd cheers them on?
Who was the first pioneer of Hip-Hop?
Who was the first pioneer of Hip-Hop?
Which is a rhythmic vocal rhyming style; also known as rapping?
Which is a rhythmic vocal rhyming style; also known as rapping?
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What does hip-hop dance refer to?
What does hip-hop dance refer to?
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Flashcards
Cypher
Cypher
A circular space where dancers compete in front of a cheering crowd.
MCing
MCing
A rhythmic vocal style that uses rhyming words, also called rapping.
DJ Kool Herc
DJ Kool Herc
The pioneer of hip-hop, known for his DJ skills.
Hip-hop dance
Hip-hop dance
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Hip-hop's Impact on Northern African Americans
Hip-hop's Impact on Northern African Americans
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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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Test your knowledge of hip-hop culture and history with this quiz! Learn about the impact of the Great Migration on African Americans, the origins of hip-hop battles in the cypher, and the pioneers of the genre. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about this influential cultural movement.
