TREASURE HUNT: LEARNING ABOUT MUSIC

by Eva Hugas

LINKS:

BBC

WIKIROCK

WIKICOUNTRY

WIKIPOP

 

This is a Treasure Hunt about music. I hope you enjoy it !

1. Name 8 essential classic pop/rock artists.

2. Where and when was rock and roll born?

3. What is ' country ' music?

4. Find another name for ' dance music' and who were the first to experiment with this kind of music.

5. What are the main characteristics of pop music?

THE BIG QUESTION. As you know, hip hop has its roots in the Bronx of the 70s and its popularity spread in the 80s, leading to what is often referred to as its Golden Age. By the turn of the century hip hop was a truly global phenomenon, with scenes to be found in most parts of the world. By surfing the BBC music website, find who is the second biggest selling rapper of all time ( after 2-Pac) and give some information about him.