Steps 14, 17 and 18 Marabi Music Quiz

What is the primary instrument used in Marabi music?

• Drums

• Violin

• Keyboard

• Flute

During which decades did Marabi music primarily develop?

• 1890s-1920s

• 1980s-1990s

• 1940s-1950s

• 1960s-1970s

Which of the following is a characteristic of Marabi music?

• Strictly written compositions

• Solo instrumental performances

• Cyclic harmonic patterns

• Complex harmonic structures

What type of rhythm is commonly found in Marabi music?

• Monorhythmic

• Polyrhythmic

• Static

• Syncopated

Which of the following artists is NOT associated with Marabi?

• Miriam Makeba

• Elton John

• Dolly Rathebe

• Basil Coetzee

What is the primary mood of Marabi music?

• Classical

• Aggressive

• Jazzy or swing dance music

• Melancholic

What is a common feature of Marabi melodies?

• Highly complex arrangements

• Repetitive and lilting

• Fast-paced and aggressive

• Strictly vocal

Which of the following instruments was commonly used in Marabi music?

• Saxophone

• Cello

• Tea box bass

• Electric guitar

What was the socio-political context of Marabi music in the 1920s and 1930s?

• Military bands

• Royal court music

• Urban slum yards and shebeens

• Rural folk music

What is the structure of Marabi music primarily based on?

• A single phrase with a three-chord progression

• Multiple verses and choruses

• Complex orchestral arrangements

• Solo instrumental sections