R&B Music

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5. Equipment used in the production or performance of music.
8. To create rhythmic sounds by moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable.
12. Short for "break boy" or "break girl," a hip hop dancer.
13. Short for microphone, a crucial tool for any rapper.
15. An informal gathering of musicians performing together.
16. To increase in excitement or intensity.
18. Excitement or publicity surrounding a specific event or release.
19. The part of a song that is repeated after each verse.
20. A form of performance poetry that often includes elements of rap.
22. Short for disc jockey, the one who selects and plays recorded music.
23. A group of people working together, especially in a cultural or artistic field.
25. Urban art often associated with hip hop culture.
27. The natural rhythm and rhyme of a rapper's lyrics.
28. A portion of sound or music taken from a recording and reused in another piece.
30. A distinctive, recognizable, and consistent form.
31. The area immediately in front of the stage.
32. The act of participating in a cypher, or informal rap session.
35. The rhythmic beating or vibrating sound.
37. A catchy part of a song that is repeated.
38. A gathering for informal and unrestrained musical expression.
41. The central theme or subject matter of a song.
44. A device worn on the head that produces sound.
45. Impromptu lyrical performance without written lyrics.
47. A genre of electronic music that originated in the South Bronx.
48. A competition between musicians or dancers to determine superiority.
49. The low-frequency sounds in music.
52. A piece of music created by blending or overlaying two or more tracks.
53. A live performance by a musician or group.
54. A short, repeated, and easily remembered musical phrase.
57. The ability to do something well.
58. A series of performances held in different locations.
60. A raised platform where performers stand.
61. The low-frequency part of the musical range.
62. To remix or rework an existing musical piece.

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1. To make a recording of sound or music.
2. A person who performs rap music.
3. The person responsible for the overall sound and tone quality of a recording.
4. To participate in rhythmic or patterned movements.
6. The words of a song, often expressing personal experiences.
7. The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation.
9. The spoken or sung rhyming lyrics in a song.
10. A cultural movement encompassing music, dance, and art.
11. To attend or participate in an event or performance.
12. A style of street dance that originated in the Bronx.
14. An informal gathering of people engaging in freestyle rap battles.
17. The recurring, rhythmic pattern in music.
19. A list of recorded tracks or songs.
21. The high or low quality of a sound.
24. The pattern or arrangement of musical sounds in time.
26. Energetic and often aggressive promotion or publicity.
29. A place equipped for the production, recording, or broadcasting of sound.
30. To shuffle or move in a sliding or gliding manner.
32. The way a vocalist uses their voice in singing.
33. A digital audio file available for streaming or downloading.
34. A rhythmic and energetic sense of style or action.
36. A series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
39. This genre of music often features spoken lyrics over a beat.
40. A person skilled in the art of manipulating turntables to create unique sounds.
42. A device used to amplify the sound of an electric instrument.
43. Smooth and flowing without harshness.
44. A person who supports a performer with shouts and exclamations.
46. The act of performing music without a pre-recorded backing track.
50. A person skilled in a particular creative activity.
51. A form of vocal percussion involving the imitation of drum sounds.
55. Distinctive taste or quality.
56. Relating to the city or city life.
57. A device for generating sounds by striking bars or resonators.
59. A collection of songs released as a single item.