Grade 6 end of term revision

What role did Mento play in shaping Jamaican music styles?

• It had no influence on other genres
• It was only popular in rural areas
• It was only popular during slavery
• It was the first genre of Jamaican music

What is the significance of Bruckins dance in Jamaican culture?

• It is a traditional dance performed during Christmas
• It is a modern dance created by Jamaican youth
• It is a dance that originated in Europe
• It is a dance that celebrates the end of slavery

What is the role of JCDC in preserving traditional folk forms in Jamaica?

• To create new folk forms
• To preserve traditional folk forms
• To promote modern dance styles
• To organize annual dance competitions

What are the three styles of Quadrille dance?

• Ballroom, Camp, and Contra
• Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary
• Salsa, Tango, and Waltz
• Hip Hop, Breakdance, and Popping

What are the characteristics of Mento music?

• Slow and melancholic
• Electronic beats
• Instrumental only
• Lively and rhythmic

What is the call-and-response pattern in Mento songs?

• A solo singer followed by a chorus
• A group of singers responding to a soloist
• A duet between two singers
• A conversation between two singers

Which parish in Jamaica is Bruckins dance mainly performed in?

• Kingston
• St. Ann
• Portland
• St. Elizabeth

What is the original folk music created by Jamaicans?

• Reggae
• Ska
• Mento
• Calypso

How does the musical accompaniment of Mento and Bruckins differ?

• Mento uses only vocalization, while Bruckins uses only drums
• Mento uses only acoustic instruments, while Bruckins uses electronic instruments
• Mento uses only drums and vocals, while Bruckins uses a variety of instruments
• Mento and Bruckins have the same musical accompaniment

Which of the following is NOT an instrument used in Mento music?

• Piano
• Maracas
• Guitar
• Banjo