Afro Celt Sound System Quiz

What is fusion music?

• A traditional Indian music

• A genre of music from Africa

• A type of electronic dance music

• A blend of two or more styles of music

Which instruments are typical to African music influences in the song Release?

• Synthesisers, drum machine

• Uillean pipes, bodhrán, whistle

• Kora, talking drum

• Hurdy gurdy, fiddle, accordion

What is a drone in music?

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of dance in African culture

• Two sustained pitches

• A type of vocal technique

Which instrument is similar to a harp and a lute in West African music?

• Accordion

• Bodran

• Kora

• Hurdy gurdy

What is the main influence of the song Release?

• African

• Western (dance)

• Celtic

• All of the above

What is the main feature of the vocal melody in Release?

• Use of nonsense lyrics

• Long phrases

• Wide vocal range

• Use of vibrato

What is the purpose of using reverb in the song Release?

• To increase the tempo of the song

• To create a sense of silence

• To add distortion to the vocals

• To create a sense of space

What is the main purpose of the song Release?

• To promote a new album

• To protest against social issues

• To pay tribute to a band member

• To celebrate a festival