Ska Music Quiz

What is the origin of the music genre Ska?

• Australia in the 1980s

• United Kingdom in the 1970s

• United States in the 1960s

• Jamaica in the late 1950s

Which of the following is NOT a derivative form of Ska?

• Reggae

• Rocksteady

• Dancehall

• Hip Hop

Who was NOT mentioned as a key figure in the development of Ska in Jamaica?

• Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd

• Bob Marley

• Prince Buster

• Stranger Cole

Which band is known for the song 'A Message to You Rudy'?

• Madness

• The Specials

• The Skatalites

• The Wailers

What is the characteristic rhythm pattern of Ska music?

• Fast-paced drumming with heavy bass

• Syncopated guitar riffs with slow tempo

• Continuous high-pitched vocals

• Walking bass line with off-beat rhythms