African and Latin American Music Quiz

What is the main characteristic of African and Latin American music?

• Polyphony

• Counterpoint

• Improvisation

• Harmony

Which musical form became the outlet for African migrants to America to vent their loneliness and anger?

• Blues

• Soul

• Spiritual

• Call and Response

What is the main instrument used in Maracatu music?

• Alfaia Drum

• Violin

• Guitar

• Piano

What is the call and response method in music?

• A sequence of two different phrases usually played by two or more musicians

• A solo performance by a musician

• A type of music with no vocal elements

• A form of music with complex harmonies

Which musical genre combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz?

• Call and Response

• Soul

• Spiritual

• Blues

What is the main influence on Latin American music during the slave trade from 1550 to 1880?

• Middle East

• Australia

• Asia

• United States and Europe

What is the main characteristic of the voice as an instrument in African and Latin American music?

• It is always used in a solo performance

• It is never used as an instrument

• It can change the tone, tempo, and range

• It is only used for speaking

Which musical form of African music first surfaced in the African state of Pernambuco?

• Blues

• Soul

• Maracatu

• Spiritual

What is the main characteristic of the instrument as a voice in African and Latin American music?

• It serves as a 'singer' along with the performer

• It is always played in a solo performance

• It is only used for instrumental music

• It is never used as a voice

Which musical form of African music is a gloomy folk music of African American origin?

• Blues

• Soul

• Maracatu

• Spiritual