Afro-Latin American and Popular Music

1. African music is a collective result of the cultural and musical diversity of more than 50 ethnic divisions of the continent.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Before the arrival of the Spanish, Portuguese, and other European colonizers, the natives were found to be using local drums and percussion instruments.

• TRUE

• FALSE

3. Popular music literally means famous music around the world.

• TRUE

• FALSE

4. The music of Latin America is the product of three major influences: the indigenous, the Spanish-Portuguese, and the African.

• TRUE

• FALSE

5. Popular music is mainly influenced by America.

• TRUE

• FALSE

6. The musical style is a highly rhythmic type of music that usually includes rap.

• A. Reggae

• B. Rock and Roll

• C. Hip-hop and Rap

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7. It is used to describe fusion of Western African and Black American music.

• A. Jit

• B. Afrobeat

• C. Foxtrot

8. It is composed of a Western-style melodic-harmonic base with African sounds and characteristics, American pop and rock music mannerisms, and a preference for a loud volume in the bass.

• A. Jazz

• B. Pop Music

• C. Reggae

9. Traditionally, it pertains to melodies and songs of the common people handed down from one generation to the next.

• A. Folk Music

• B. Pop Music

• C. Standard

10. Its musical characteristics are simple tune, usually sung solo and accompanied by a guitar, a banjo, or occasional whistling.

• Rock and Roll

• B. Country and Western Music

• C. Disco