Question 1: The History of Hip Hop Quiz

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Before commercial records, what audio technology was commonly used by early Bronx DJs like Kool Herc to play instrumental breaks repeatedly at parties?

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The innovation of using two turntables and a mixer allowed DJs like Kool Herc to extend instrumental breaks by switching between identical copies of a record, a foundational technique for breakbeat DJing.

A. 8-track tapes

B. Reel-to-reel tape recorders

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C. Cassette loops

12%

D. Dual turntables and a mixer

21%

Before commercial records, what audio technology was commonly used by early Bronx DJs like Kool Herc to play instrumental breaks repeatedly at parties?

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