Reggae and Review

Which of the following does NOT characterize REGGAE music?

• Has happy lyrics, or lyrics about social or political injustice.

• Uses instruments such as guitars and steel drums

• Usually has 3 chords

• Uses harmonicas

Answer explanation

Harmonicas are instruments that are usually used in BLUES music!

Check all of the following who are REGGAE musicians.

• Peter Tosh

• Bob Marley

• B. B. King

• Muddy Waters

Answer explanation

Both Peter Tosh and Bob Marley are famous REGGAE musicians. B. B. King and Muddy Waters are BLUES musicians.

Which country did REGGAE originate?

• Brazil

• Jamaica

• South America

• Cuba

How many beats does this Note receive?

• 0

• 1

• 2

What does this Note sound like?

• TA

• TI-TI

• SHH

What family does this instrument belong to?

• Brass
• Woodwind
• Metal
• Percussion

What family does this instrument belong to?

• Woodwind
• Brass
• String
• Percussion

Which is a reason SPIRITUALS were sung?

• To help slaves dance better to freedom

• To express the hardships and hopes of the community of slaves

• To impress eachother

• To get money

Answer explanation

A STYLE is the way something is done, performed, created, behaves, or is designed.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You can see examples of different STYLES in everyday life! There are different STYLES of hair, shoes, houses, AND MUSIC!

RHYTHMS are...

• PATTERNS of big and small SHAPES and COLORS

• PATTERNS of high and low NOTES and RESTS

• PATTERNS of long and short SOUNDS and SILENCES

• PATTERNS of fast and slow WEAK and STRONG beats

Answer explanation

RHYTHMS are PATTERNS of long and short SOUNDS and SILENCES in time! Remember that RHYTHMS are the patterns of sounds that go on top of the STEADY BEAT!