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Which of the following are considered the four elements of Hip-Hop? (Select all that apply)
What is the 5th element of Hip-Hop?
Beat boxing
What are the four founding principles of Hip-Hop? (Select all that apply)
What does Hip-Hop represent by today?
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What are the original forms of Hip-Hop? (Select all that apply)
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When did Hip-Hop start?
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What does the 'B' in B-boying stand for?
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Who was the first hip-hop DJ?
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What does 'Break' refer to in Hip-Hop?
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What is 'top-rock'?
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Which of the following are considered other foundational steps in Hip-Hop? (Select all that apply)
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What is 'up-rocking'?
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What purpose did up-rocking serve?
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What is the difference between popping and locking? (Select all that apply)
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What are party dances?
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What characterizes freestyle dance?
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What is a 'cypher'?
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What does 'battling' entail?
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Study Notes
Four Elements of Hip-Hop
- MC: Engages the audience and gets people to dance.
- DJ: Scratches and mixes music to create beats.
- B-Boy: Dances to breakdancing rhythms.
- Graffiti: Artistic expression associated with hip-hop culture.
5th Element of Hip-Hop
- Beat boxing: Vocal percussion that mimics musical instruments and rhythms.
Founding Principles of Hip-Hop
- Peace: Promoting harmony within the community.
- Love: Fostering appreciation for art and culture.
- Unity: Bringing diverse groups together.
- Having Fun: Emphasizing enjoyment in hip-hop activities.
Modern Representation of Hip-Hop
- Often associated with themes of violence in contemporary contexts.
Original Forms of Hip-Hop
- B-Boying: A style of breakdancing characterized by athletic movements.
- Party dances: Social dances from the hip-hop era.
- Freestyle club dancing: Informal and spontaneous dancing to music.
Origins of Hip-Hop
- Emerged in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York.
Meaning of B in B-Boying
- Refers to break boy, beat boy, or Bronx boy.
First Hip-Hop DJ
- DJ Kool Herc is recognized as the pioneer of hip-hop DJing.
Concept of Break
- Refers to the instrumental section of a song where dancers perform without lyrics.
Top-Rock
- A foundational dance technique involving upright movements in B-Boying.
Other Foundational Steps in B-Boying
- Poses/freezes, down rocks (floor-based movements), and power moves (such as head spins, flares, and windmills).
Up-Rocking
- A competitive dance style that originated in the Bronx, more aggressive than top-rocking, resembling simulated fighting.
Role of Up-Rocking
- Functioned as a means to settle disputes between rival gangs and is linked to gang culture.
Popping vs. Locking
- Popping: Controlled, small muscle contractions for rhythmic effect.
- Locking: Freezing movements after an energetic action.
Party Dances
- Reflect social trends of the era, including the Roger Rabbit and Cabbage Patch.
Freestyle Dance
- Unchoreographed and spontaneous, distinguishing true hip-hop dancers from those trained in studios; typically performed in a cypher.
Cypher
- A circular formation where B-Boys take turns showcasing their dance skills in the center.
Battling
- Competitive dance styles, either one-on-one or between groups, executed in a cypher setting.
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Explore the core elements that define hip-hop culture, from MCing and DJing to B-Boying and graffiti. This quiz delves into the founding principles of hip-hop and its evolution over the years, highlighting its origins and modern representations. Test your knowledge on this vibrant cultural movement and its impactful history.
