Grade 10 Quarter 2 Music Quiz

What are the different styles and genres of African music?

• Afrobeat, Highlife, Juju, Makossa, Mbalax, Soukous, and many more

• Classical, Electronic, Hip-hop, Reggae

• Rock, Pop, Country, Jazz

• Rap, R&B, Metal, Punk

How has African music influenced Latin American music?

• Through the transatlantic slave trade, resulting in the incorporation of African rhythms, instruments, and musical styles into Latin American music.

• Through the influence of European classical music

• Through the introduction of Middle Eastern melodies

• Through the impact of Asian musical traditions

Name three Latin American music genres that have been influenced by African music.

• Salsa, Samba, Reggaeton

• Bachata, Merengue, Ranchera

• Mariachi, Bossa Nova, Cumbia

• Polka, Tango, Flamenco

What are the vocal forms commonly found in African music?

• Choir and opera

• Were, Soca and samba

• Rap and beatboxing

• Call and response, Spiritual and soul

Explain the significance of vocal forms in African music.

• They have no significance in African music

• They are only used for entertainment purposes

• They are used to communicate cultural traditions, stories, and history, and play a central role in ceremonies, rituals, and social gatherings.

• They are not important and are rarely used in African music

What are the key musical instruments used in maracatu?

• Alfaia, Gonguê, catxa, Mineiro

• Piano, Violin, Flute, Trumpet

• Drum set, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Keyboard

• Saxophone, Trombone, Clarinet, French horn

Describe the role of musical instruments in maracatu.

• They are used for decoration purposes only.

• They are used to provide the lyrics for the songs.

• They provide the rhythmic and melodic foundation of the music.

• They are not important in maracatu music.

How are vocal forms in African music different from those in Western music?

• African vocal forms are exactly the same as Western vocal forms

• African vocal forms are only focused on solo performances

• African vocal forms include call-and-response patterns, polyrhythmic textures, and communal participation.

• African vocal forms do not involve any rhythmic patterns

What are the similarities between African music and Latin American music influenced by African music?

• Similar rhythmic patterns, use of percussion instruments, call-and-response singing, and emphasis on dance

• Use of string instruments and wind instruments

• Lack of influence from African music in Latin American music

• Emphasis on solo singing rather than group singing

Explain the cultural significance of the musical instruments used in maracatu.

• The cultural significance of the musical instruments in maracatu is related to European traditions

• The musical instruments in maracatu have no cultural significance

• The musical instruments in maracatu are only used for entertainment purposes

• The cultural significance of the musical instruments in maracatu lies in their connection to Afro-Brazilian traditions and their role in expressing the history and identity of the community.