WorksheetsSoca Music 2!
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is meant by social commentary calypso music?
Two calypsonians battle each other to see who is better.
Lyrics in the music that make the audience laugh.
Known as a poor man's newspaper in song that informs them of issues.
Music with the intention to make the audience dance.
The instrumentation for calypso music include:
Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Percussion and a Brass Section.
Drums, Keyboard, Brass Section and Percussion.
Keyboard, Brass Section, Bass and Guitar.
Percussion, Bass, Keyboard and Guitar.
Calypso music originated from which of these countries?
Jamaica
Barbados
Tobago
Trinidad
Calypso texts usually_______________.
make fun of political, social, and economical issues
are about angry people
are sad and make people cry
have non-syncopated rhythms
Calypso music shows strong ____________influence.
American
European
African
Asian
Which of the following is stated as the extended name of soca?
Soul Calypso
Social Calypso
Soul Caribbean
Social Commentary
What is the main difference between Sweet Soca and Power Soca?
One is sweet and the other is hard.
Sweet soca is slower than Power Soca.
Sweet Soca uses less instruments than Power Soca.
There is more dancing in Power Soca than in Sweet Soca.
Which group of people was linked to the creation of Chutney Soca?
European
African
Hindu Indians
Chinese
True or False:
This excerpt is an example of soca.
True
False
True or False:
This excerpt is an example of soca.
True
False
Who invented Soca?
Lord Kitchener
Machel Montano
Lord Shorty
When was Soca invented?
1960s
1990s
1980s
1970s
True or False:
This excerpt is an example of soca.
True
False
