Rap and Hip-Hop Quiz

1. Which term refers to the rhythmic foundation of a rap track?

Loop
Beat
Hook
Bar

2. What does the term "Sample" mean in rap music production?

A short preview of a song
A repeating section of sound material
A portion of sound taken from a recording and reused in another song
The final step in music production

3. Which term describes improvised or spontaneous rapping without prewritten lyrics?

Rhyme
Punchline
Freestyle
Flow

4. What does the term "808s" refer to in rap music?

A type of synthesizer
A style of rapping
A drum machine known for its booming bass sound
A type of microphone

5. Which term refers to a song intended to disrespect or insult another artist?

Diss Track
Freestyle
Hook
Verse

6. What does the slang "Hella" mean?

A derogatory term for a person
Sincerely, truthfully
Very or a lot of
Something cool or impressive

7. Which element of hip-hop culture refers to the act of rapping?

DJing
B-boying
MCing
Beatboxing

8. Which term describes the art of mixing and scratching records in hip-hop culture?

MCing
DJing
B-boying
Graffiti

9. What does the idiom "Drop a verse" mean in rap and hip-hop music?

To dance to a song
To perform or create a song section
To criticize someone
To end a musical performance

10. Which term in rap music refers to the catchy part of a song, often the chorus?

Loop
Bar
Verse
Hook