MUSIC 10 L1 QUIZ 1 (AFRO LATIN AND POPULAR MUSIC QUARTER 2

The musical genre Apala from Nigeria is commonly performed:

• During weddings

• As a wake-up call after Ramadan

• At harvest festivals

• During New Year celebrations

Salsa music has its origins in which culture?

• Afro-Cuban

• Brazillian

• South African

• Carribbean

Which African musical genre is a fast, dance-oriented style from Zimbabwe?

• Jit

• Juju

• Zouk

• Axe

The traditional African musical form Maracatu originated from:

• Brazil

• Nigeria

• Jamiaca

• Coronation ceremonies

Kora, a string instrument used in African music, is best described as a:

• Harp-lute with 21 strings

• Hollow drum with varied pitch

• Wooden flute with seven holes

• Thumb piano with metal keys

The musical genre Kwassa Kwassa, characterized by distinctive hip movements, originated in:

• Kenya

• Zaire

• Ghana

• South Africa

Soul music, which combines rhythm and blues, gospel, and jazz, was developed by African-American communities in:

• South America

• West Africa

• The United States

• The Caribbean

Talking Drums are unique for their ability to:

• Produce melodies using metal keys

• Change pitch based on tension and strike

• Provide high-pitched flute sounds

• Act as a percussion bass instrument

The style of Jive music is a variation of which of the following dances?

• Samba

• Jitterbug

• Cha-cha

• Tango

The African musical genre Axe combines elements from Afro-Caribbean styles such as:

• Salsa and Bachata

• Calypso and Reggae

• Zouk and Samba

• Blues and Jazz