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What does the term 'Hip-Hop' signify?
What does the term 'Hip-Hop' signify?
Which hip-hop dance style is primarily characterized by abrupt and strong movements?
Which hip-hop dance style is primarily characterized by abrupt and strong movements?
Which of the following is NOT a basic movement in breaking or B-boying?
Which of the following is NOT a basic movement in breaking or B-boying?
What does the dance style 'locking' primarily involve?
What does the dance style 'locking' primarily involve?
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What is the primary purpose of graffiti in hip-hop culture?
What is the primary purpose of graffiti in hip-hop culture?
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Which of the following accurately describes the term 'popping' in hip-hop dance?
Which of the following accurately describes the term 'popping' in hip-hop dance?
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Which of the following is true about the acronym 'MC' in hip-hop?
Which of the following is true about the acronym 'MC' in hip-hop?
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Which element is NOT considered a main component of hip-hop dance?
Which element is NOT considered a main component of hip-hop dance?
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What does the word "hip" mean in the phrase "hip-hop"?
What does the word "hip" mean in the phrase "hip-hop"?
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What does the phrase "hip-hop" represent?
What does the phrase "hip-hop" represent?
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Where did hip-hop originate?
Where did hip-hop originate?
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Hip-hop is a lifestyle and culture.
Hip-hop is a lifestyle and culture.
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Hip-hop represents personal freedom to learn, grow, and evolve.
Hip-hop represents personal freedom to learn, grow, and evolve.
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What are the elements of hip-hop? (Select all that apply)
What are the elements of hip-hop? (Select all that apply)
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What is DJing also known as?
What is DJing also known as?
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What does MC stand for?
What does MC stand for?
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What is the art of expressing oneself about everyday life using spray paint on walls or outdoor spaces called?
What is the art of expressing oneself about everyday life using spray paint on walls or outdoor spaces called?
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What is breakdancing also known as?
What is breakdancing also known as?
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What are the four core movements of breakdancing? (Select all that apply)
What are the four core movements of breakdancing? (Select all that apply)
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Who created the locking dance style?
Who created the locking dance style?
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What is locking similar to?
What is locking similar to?
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Who popularized popping?
Who popularized popping?
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Popping was created in Fresno, California, in the 1970s.
Popping was created in Fresno, California, in the 1970s.
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What type of dance is tutting?
What type of dance is tutting?
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What is the term for tutting using fingers?
What is the term for tutting using fingers?
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Tutting is derived from positions people have drawn during the ancient Egyptians.
Tutting is derived from positions people have drawn during the ancient Egyptians.
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What does KRUMP stand for? (Select all that apply)
What does KRUMP stand for? (Select all that apply)
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Where did krumping originate?
Where did krumping originate?
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Krumping is known for its smooth and controlled movements.
Krumping is known for its smooth and controlled movements.
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What is hip-hop dance defined as?
What is hip-hop dance defined as?
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Hip-hop dance has deep historical and social roots in African-American culture.
Hip-hop dance has deep historical and social roots in African-American culture.
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What is breaking also called?
What is breaking also called?
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What are the performers in breakdancing called?
What are the performers in breakdancing called?
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What are the three main elements of breakdancing?
What are the three main elements of breakdancing?
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Top rock is footwork performed with both hands and feet on the floor.
Top rock is footwork performed with both hands and feet on the floor.
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What is the name for the stylish poses done with hands in breakdancing?
What is the name for the stylish poses done with hands in breakdancing?
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What are power moves in breakdancing comprised of?
What are power moves in breakdancing comprised of?
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What is another name for DJing?
What is another name for DJing?
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What culture does hip-hop dance have deep historical and social roots in?
What culture does hip-hop dance have deep historical and social roots in?
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Popping involves contracting muscles of the body, creating a "pop" or a "hit" sound.
Popping involves contracting muscles of the body, creating a "pop" or a "hit" sound.
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Tutting is a dance style that emphasizes expressing emotions through facial expressions rather than body movements.
Tutting is a dance style that emphasizes expressing emotions through facial expressions rather than body movements.
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What are two examples of hip-hop dance styles?
What are two examples of hip-hop dance styles?
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Study Notes
Hip-Hop Origins and Meaning
- Hip-hop is a part of African American vernacular English since 1904
- "Hip" meant "current"
- "Hop" means to move (by leaping with all feet off the ground)
- Hip-hop combines "present action" or "current movement"
Hip-Hop as a Lifestyle and Culture
- Hip-hop is a lifestyle and culture
- It's a movement symbolizing freedom to learn, grow, and evolve
Elements of Hip-Hop
- DJing (Turntablism): An art form where music is created in real-time using record players and DJ mixers. Djs curate music for parties.
- MCing (Rapping): "Master of Ceremonies," hype-men for DJs; they get the crowd going and often freestyle rap over music.
- Graffiti: The art of expressing oneself about everyday life using spray paint on walls or outdoor spaces.
- Breakdancing (B-boying): The original hip-hop dance style, which originated in the South Bronx, New York City among Black and Puerto Rican youths in the early 1970s.
Breakdancing (B-boying/B-girling)
- Also known as breakdancing
- The first hip-hop dance style
- Developed in the South Bronx, New York
- Originated among Black and Puerto Rican youth
- Early 1970s
- Combines acrobatics, gymnastics, and rhythm
- Performers are called b-boys or b-girls
- Key movements/elements:
- Top rock (footwork while standing)
- Down rock (footwork with both feet and hands on the floor)
- Freezes (stylish poses done with hands)
- Power moves (body spins and rotations, illusion of defying gravity)
Locking
- Created by Don Campbell in Los Angeles, California in 1969
- Popularized by his crew, The Lockers
- Similar to popping
- Dancers hold positions ("locks") longer, similar to freezes or sudden changes
- Primary move in locking
Popping
- Popularized by Boogaloo Sam Solomon and his crew, the Electric Boogaloos
- Created in Fresno, California, in the 1970s
- Loose movements using hips and legs
- Gives an illusion of having no bones
- Characterized by robotic elements (muscles contracting); "pop" or "hit"
- Wide range of related styles: liquid, animation, gliding, floating, sliding, waving
Tutting
- An upper-body dance using arms, hands, and wrists to create geometric shapes
- Originally practiced by young funk dancers
- Can also be done with fingers (finger tutting)
- Derived from positions in ancient Egyptian art
Krumping
- A form of dance that originated in the African American community of South Central Los Angeles, California
- Relatively new form of "urban" Black dance
- Characterized by abrupt and strong movements
- Expressive, exaggerated, and highly energetic
- A way for youth to release anger, aggression, and frustration positively (non-violently)
###Additional Points
- DJing is responsible for the music at hip-hop parties
- Hip-hop's roots are in African American culture
- Hip-hop dance styles include breaking, locking, popping, tutting, and Krumping.
- Hip-hop, a diverse, multifaceted cultural movement, encompasses music, dance, art, and more.
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Explore the origins, meanings, and vibrant culture of hip-hop. This quiz delves into the elements that define hip-hop, including DJing, MCing, graffiti, and breakdancing. Test your knowledge of how hip-hop serves as a lifestyle and a form of self-expression.
