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10 QUIZ 1 QUARTER 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The musical genre Apala from Nigeria is commonly performed:

a)

During weddings

b)

As a wake-up call after Ramadan

c)

At harvest festivals

d)

During New Year celebrations

2.

Salsa music has its origins in which culture?

a)

Afro-Cuban

b)

Brazillian

c)

South African

d)

Carribbean

3.

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

a)

Jit

b)

Juju

c)

Zouk

d)

Axe

4.

The traditional African musical form Maracatu originated from:

a)

Brazil

b)

Nigeria

c)

Jamaica

d)

Coronation ceremonies

5.

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

a)

Harp-lute with 21 strings

b)

Hollow drum with varied pitch

c)

Wooden flute with seven holes

d)

Thumb piano with metal keys

6.

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

a)

Kenya

b)

Zaire

c)

Ghana

d)

South Africa

7.

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

a)

South America

b)

West Africa

c)

The United States

d)

The Caribbean

8.

Talking Drums are unique for their ability to:

a)

Produce melodies using metal keys

b)

Change pitch based on tension and strike

c)

Provide high-pitched flute sounds

d)

Act as a percussion bass instrument

9.

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

a)

Samba

b)

Jitterbug

c)

Cha-cha

d)

Tango

10.

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

a)

Salsa and Bachata

b)

Calypso and Reggae

c)

Zouk and Samba

d)

Blues and Jazz