The History of Popular Music: 1956-Today

123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142
Across
  1. 2. Contemporary artist known for songs like “Shake It Off” (2014)
  2. 5. Folk singer-songwriter known for songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind” (1963)
  3. 8. The “King of Pop,” known for songs like “Thriller” (1982)
  4. 13. Critically acclaimed rapper known for songs like “HUMBLE.” (2017)
  5. 15. British singer known for songs like “Hello” (2015)
  6. 17. The adoption of elements of one culture by members of another, often without understanding or respect
  7. 20. Known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” famous for songs like “Hound Dog” (1956)
  8. 25. Motown group known for hits like “Stop! In the Name of Love” (1965)
  9. 28. Band known for songs like “Truckin’” (1970) and a devoted fan following
  10. 29. British rock band known for songs like “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” (1965)
  11. 30. British band that led the “British Invasion,” known for songs like “Hey Jude” (1968)
  12. 31. Influential guitarist famous for songs like “Purple Haze” (1967)
  13. 32. Visual format that became essential for artists in the 1980s
  14. 33. Influential rapper known for songs like “California Love” (1995)
  15. 35. Singer known for songs like “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (1994)
  16. 38. Technology used to modify vocal pitch in modern music
  17. 39. Dance-oriented genre popular in the 1970s
  18. 40. Rapper known for songs like “Lose Yourself” (2002)
  19. 42. Type of music used to express opposition to war or injustice
Down
  1. 1. Format widely used to listen to music in the 1950s and 1960s
  2. 3. Collection of songs released together by an artist
  3. 4. Pop icon known for songs like “Like a Virgin” (1984)
  4. 6. Legendary artist known for songs like “Superstition” (1972)
  5. 7. Category of music such as rock, pop, or hip-hop
  6. 9. Influential rock band known for “Stairway to Heaven” (1971)
  7. 10. Early rock guitarist known for songs like “Johnny B. Goode” (1958)
  8. 11. Artist known for songs like “Single Ladies” (2008)
  9. 12. “The Boss,” known for songs like “Born to Run” (1975)
  10. 14. Innovative artist known for songs like “Purple Rain” (1984)
  11. 16. The words of a song
  12. 18. Rock and roll pioneer known for energetic hits like “Tutti Frutti” (1955)
  13. 19. Social media platform that drives modern music trends
  14. 21. Conflict that inspired many protest songs in the 1960s
  15. 22. Artist known for only one major popular song
  16. 23. Modern artist known for songs like “Hotline Bling” (2015)
  17. 24. 1990s genre associated with bands like Nirvana
  18. 25. Modern method of listening to music via the internet
  19. 26. Popular app used for streaming music
  20. 27. Singer and pianist known for songs like “Rocket Man” (1972)
  21. 34. Popular music format in the 1990s
  22. 35. Television network that revolutionized music videos in 1981
  23. 36. Genre that originated in New York City in the 1970s
  24. 37. Hard rock band known for songs like “Back in Black” (1980)
  25. 41. New York City borough where hip-hop began