Steps 36-37 Kwela Music Quiz

What is an alternative name for Kwela?

• Jazz Fusion

• Pennywhistle jive

• Marabi Beat

• Sax Jive

Which instrument is central to the Kwela musical style?

• Saxophone

• Pennywhistle

• Piano

• Guitar

From which musical style did Kwela evolve?

• Blues

• Reggae

• Marabi

• Rock and Roll

What type of rhythm characterizes Kwela music?

• Slow and Melodic

• Heavy and Dark

• Soft and Gentle

• Upbeat and Lively

What socio-political role did Kwela music serve in townships?

• Entertainment for tourists

• Dance music and police warnings

• Political rallies

• Religious ceremonies

Which group of people were known as 'ducktails'?

• Young men in townships

• Rebellious suburban teenagers

• Musicians in shebeens

• Police officers

What is the primary characteristic of the melody in Kwela music?

• Complex and Varied

• Short and Repetitive

• Long and Flowing

• Harmonically Rich

Which chord progression is commonly used in Kwela music?

• I-IV-V-I

• ii-V-I

• I-IV-Ic-V

• I-V-vi-IV

What was a common venue for Kwela music performances?

• Concert Halls

• Shebeens

• Stadiums

• Schools

Who are some notable artists influenced by Kwela?

• Miles Davis and John Coltrane

• Hugh Masekela and Abdullah Ibrahim

• B.B. King and Eric Clapton

• The Beatles and Rolling Stones