Musical Genre Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. intense, aggressive music with loud distorted guitars
  2. 5. gained popularity in the 80s with a rap vocal style
  3. 7. originating in the 50s, usually followed by "& roll"
  4. 9. short for independent music
  5. 10. heavy rock music from the 90s
  6. 11. popular dance music from the 70s
Down
  1. 1. dance music that uses synthesizers and non-acoustic instruments
  2. 2. complex chords and rhythms with heavy emphasis on improvisation
  3. 4. mainstream music that has a broad appeal
  4. 6. underground raw & unpolished rock music from the 70s
  5. 7. offbeat music that originated in Jamaica in the 60s
  6. 8. storytelling songwriting, combines elements of blues and folk music