1Where are the genre’s origins?
2What other genres influenced this one?
3What instruments are typically used in this genre?
4How would you describe the sound of this genre?
5Name three of the most accomplished artists.
6Find a quote about this genre.
7What kind of mood does this music have?
Please answer the questions in order
1. The origins of the genre can be traced back to the late 1960s and early 1970s, with roots in blues, rock, and jazz music.
2. Other genres that have influenced this one include rock, funk, soul, and R&B.
3. Typical instruments used in this genre include electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, and sometimes horns or saxophones.
4. The sound of this genre is often characterized by funky rhythms, soulful vocals, and catchy melodies.
5. Three of the most accomplished artists in this genre are James Brown, Prince, and Sly and the Family Stone.
6. "Funk is the absence of any and everything you can think of, but the very essence of all that is." - Bootsy Collins
7. The mood of this music is generally upbeat, energetic, and danceable, with a focus on rhythm and groove.