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In which decade did R&B start?

1940

What made R&B lyrics special at the beginning

They reflected real-life problems and feeling

Today, R&B mixes with which styles?

Hip-Hop, Pop, Electronic

Which three music styles influenced the creation of R&B?

Jazz, Blues, Gospel

Which social issue was reflected in R&B songs?

Segregation and discrimination

Which instruments were important in early R&B? (select two)

Drums, Piano

Which music genres did R&B inspire during the 1950s and 1960s?

Rock and Soul

Where did R&B originate?

The United States (SOUTH)

Later, which instruments gave R&B a more modern sound?

Synthesizers and keyboards

Why did R&B become very popular in the 1940s–50s?

Because of its energy and emotional power

Name one modern R&B artist mentioned in the presentation.

SZA, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown OR The Weeknd