Across
- 1. The pattern or arrangement of musical sounds in time.
- 5. Impromptu lyrical performance without written lyrics.
- 8. A person who performs rap music.
- 11. An informal gathering of musicians performing together.
- 12. A collection of songs released as a single item.
- 15. The words of a song, often expressing personal experiences.
- 16. A series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
- 17. A raised platform where performers stand.
- 19. This genre of music often features spoken lyrics over a beat.
- 21. Excitement or publicity surrounding a specific event or release.
- 23. A series of performances held in different locations.
- 24. Relating to the city or city life.
- 25. The spoken or sung rhyming lyrics in a song.
- 27. A person who supports a performer with shouts and exclamations.
- 29. Urban art often associated with hip hop culture.
- 30. A short, repeated, and easily remembered musical phrase.
- 31. The rhythmic beating or vibrating sound.
- 32. A catchy part of a song that is repeated.
- 33. The natural rhythm and rhyme of a rapper's lyrics.
- 35. Short for disc jockey, the one who selects and plays recorded music.
- 39. To remix or rework an existing musical piece.
- 40. To attend or participate in an event or performance.
- 41. The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation.
- 44. A person skilled in the art of manipulating turntables to create unique sounds.
Down
- 2. Energetic and often aggressive promotion or publicity.
- 3. The area immediately in front of the stage.
- 4. The low-frequency part of the musical range.
- 6. The central theme or subject matter of a song.
- 7. A rhythmic and energetic sense of style or action.
- 9. A distinctive, recognizable, and consistent form.
- 10. Smooth and flowing without harshness.
- 11. To create rhythmic sounds by moving a vinyl record back and forth on a turntable.
- 13. A style of street dance that originated in the Bronx.
- 14. A genre of electronic music that originated in the South Bronx.
- 18. An informal gathering of people engaging in freestyle rap battles.
- 20. The way a vocalist uses their voice in singing.
- 22. Short for "break boy" or "break girl," a hip hop dancer.
- 23. To increase in excitement or intensity.
- 26. The person responsible for the overall sound and tone quality of a recording.
- 27. A cultural movement encompassing music, dance, and art.
- 28. Short for microphone, a crucial tool for any rapper.
- 29. A live performance by a musician or group.
- 30. To make a recording of sound or music.
- 34. A portion of sound or music taken from a recording and reused in another piece.
- 36. A gathering for informal and unrestrained musical expression.
- 37. The act of performing music without a pre-recorded backing track.
- 38. A person skilled in a particular creative activity.
- 42. The low-frequency sounds in music.
- 43. To participate in rhythmic or patterned movements.
- 45. A form of vocal percussion involving the imitation of drum sounds.