Reggae Music and Drumming Quiz

Who is credited with inventing the one drop rhythm in reggae music?

• Burning Spear

• Peter Tosh

• Carlton Barrett

• Bob Marley

What is the time signature of the one drop rhythm in reggae music?

• 4/4

• 3/4

• 2/4

• 6/8

What is the name of the rhythm that adds heavy quarter notes to the one drop in reggae music?

• Double Time

• Soca

• Calypso

• Hot Steppers

Which musician is known for playing heavily muffled toms and a snare drum with a high pitch in reggae music?

• Ziggy Marley

• Carlton Barrett

• Peter Tosh

• Burning Spear

Which musician is known for taking over the mantle of reggae music from his father, Bob Marley?

• Damian Marley

• Peter Tosh

• Burning Spear

• Ziggy Marley

What is the name of the style of music played by people in Jamaica every day, often for little pay?

• Reggae Fusion

• Dancehall

• Roots Reggae

• Ska

What is the name of the rhythm that adds ghosted notes to the one drop in reggae music?

• Double Time

• Soca

• Calypso

• Hot Steppers