Across
- 3. Rooted in African American spirituals, work songs, and field chants.
- 5. Prevalent vocals and harmony with Christian lyrics.
- 8. The first American music genre.
- 9. Instrumentation often includes acoustic guitar, banjos, fiddles, and harmonicas.
- 10. Originated in New Orleans, Louisiana. Characterized by swing and blue notes.
- 11. A genre of dance music that distinctly used "four on the floor" drum beats.
Down
- 1. Characterized by its very structured and even predictable nature.
- 2. Features plenty of percussion, as well as guitar playing on upbeats.
- 4. Focuses on rhythmic delivery of poetry accompanied by drum beats.
- 6. A genre that groups all musical styles not of the western world.
- 7. Military music used to keep troops inspired and marching in time.
- 8. Noted for its instrumentation: electric guitar, electric bass, drums, and vocals.