American Music Genres & Geniuses

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Across
  1. 2. Evolved from gospel and blues; focus on emotion
  2. 4. Developed from spirituals and blues/jazz rhythms in African American churches
  3. 10. "Godfather of House Music" EDM
  4. 12. Electronic sounding dance music; genres like Detroit Techno and House
  5. 14. King of Ragtime
  6. 17. Godfather of Funk
  7. 18. Father of Gospel music
  8. 20. Developed in 1970s in Bronx NY; blending rapping & DJing
  9. 21. Father of the Blues
  10. 22. Father of Country Music
Down
  1. 1. Evolved from soul; heavy emphasis on rhythm and bass; danceable
  2. 3. Rooted in Apppalachian folk; features banjos & fiddles
  3. 5. Prolific Jazz composer of more than 2000 pieces
  4. 6. Emerged in 1950s blending blues, country and boogie woogie
  5. 7. Father of Bluegrass
  6. 8. Originated in 1860s in deep south;soulful moody melodies
  7. 9. The "Genius" who pioneered Soul
  8. 11. Father of Rock & Roll
  9. 13. Founding Father of Hiphop
  10. 15. Piano-based; syncopated "ragged" rhythms over steady march-like bass
  11. 16. Originally hillbilly music that evolved to a contemporary style that blends pop and rock
  12. 19. Early 20th century;defined by improvisation, syncopated rhythms