Music Genres Flashcard, Seymour Middle School

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Where did the blues genre originate?

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Southern United States

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What kind of "life stories" did the blues songs express?

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Life's challenges, hopes, and feelings

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What three instruments can be heard in blues music?

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Guitar, harmonica, and piano

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Where is Latin music primarily from?

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Latin America, Spain, and Portugal

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What are the roots of Latin music?

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Indigenous, African, and European influences

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Which musical tradition in Mexico features musicians in charro outfits?

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Mariachi

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What is Tejano music known as in the United States?

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Tex-Mex

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Who is a famous Tejano musician mentioned in the text?

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Selena Quintanilla

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Which Latin song became a global hit in the 1990s? Options: Despacito, La Bamba, The Macarena, Livin' la Vida Loca

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The Macarena

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Where did reggae music originate?

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Jamaica