Across
- 2. Features strong bass lines, syncopated rhythms, and groovy beats that make you want to dance.
- 4. Spiritual and religious songs, often characterized by energetic vocals, harmonies, and the use of choirs.
- 6. Developed in Jamaica, characterized by offbeat rhythms, strong basslines, and messages of peace and unity.
- 8. Associated with orchestras and composed pieces, spanning from the Baroque to the Romantic era, including composers like Beethoven and Mozart.
- 10. Heavy, loud, and aggressive, featuring distorted guitars, pounding drums, and intense vocals.
- 12. Fast-paced, rebellious songs with simple chord progressions, sharp guitar riffs, and energetic vocals.
- 13. Rooted in Southern US culture, often telling stories through acoustic instruments like guitars, banjos, and fiddles.
Down
- 1. Independent artists who create and produce their work outside of the mainstream, often with unique sounds and styles.
- 3. Born from African-American culture, often featuring melancholic lyrics, and rhythmic patterns on guitar or piano.
- 5. Originated in African-American communities, featuring improvisation, swing beats, and unique instruments like saxophones and trumpets.
- 6. Characterized by electric guitars, strong beats, and powerful vocals, can be heavy or mellow.
- 7. Created using synthesizers, drum machines, and computers; often instrumental and used for dance parties.
- 9. A blend of gospel and rhythm & blues, characterized by emotional vocals and powerful messages.
- 11. Encompassing various styles from Latin America and Spain, featuring lively rhythms, passionate lyrics, and a variety of instruments.
- 12. Catchy tunes with memorable melodies, often featuring upbeat lyrics and danceable rhythms.