Music Genres

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  1. 1. Style of music characterized by improvisation and syncopation.
  2. 4. Genre of music that originated in Jamaica, known for its offbeat rhythms.
  3. 5. Upbeat style of blues and rock music, often featuring piano.
  4. 7. Caribbean music style with African and European influences.
  5. 9. Style of music with rhyming lyrics and a strong rhythmic beat.
  6. 10. Genre of dance music popular in the 1970s.
  7. 11. Genre of music known for its strong bass lines and syncopated rhythms.
  8. 13. Music genre that combines elements of gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz.
  9. 14. Genre of Christian music with dominant vocals and lyrics about faith.
  10. 16. The pattern or flow of beats in music.
  11. 18. Genre of vocal-based rhythm and blues music popular in the 1950s.
  12. 19. Record label known for its soul and R&B music in Detroit.
Down
  1. 2. Music genre originating from Louisiana, blending elements of blues and French Creole music.
  2. 3. Complex style of jazz music characterized by fast tempos and improvisation.
  3. 6. Genre of music that originated in African American communities in the Deep South.
  4. 8. Style of Jamaican music with upbeat rhythms and brass instruments.
  5. 9. Early style of Jamaican music, precursor to reggae.
  6. 12. Music style popular in the early 20th century, with syncopated melodies.
  7. 15. Style of jazz music characterized by a strong rhythm and section.
  8. 17. Popular genre of music that includes rapping and beats.