African Music Influence and Genres Quiz
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Which musical genre from Nigeria is a blend of traditional Yoruba rhythms with predominantly Western-origin instruments?

  • Juju (correct)
  • Apala (Akpala)
  • Kwassa Kwassa
  • Marabi
  • What musical genre fuses the Afro-Caribbean styles of the marcha, reggae, and calypso?

  • Jit
  • Jive
  • Axe (correct)
  • Kwassa Kwassa
  • Which musical genre is characterized by simple chords in varying vamping patterns and repetitive harmony over an extended period of time?

  • Jive
  • Jit
  • Juju
  • Marabi (correct)
  • Which musical genre is a lively and uninhibited variation of jitterbug?

    <p>Jive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical genre was begun in Zaire in the late 80's and involves shaking the hips back and forth while the arms follow the hip movements?

    <p>Kwassa Kwassa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What musical genre from Nigeria is in the Yoruba tribal style and is performed to wake up the worshipers after fasting during the Muslim holy feast of Ramadan?

    <p>Apala (Akpala)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which music genre is associated with the Rastafarian religion and dominated by bass and guitar chops?

    <p>Reggae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What music style typifies most Brazilian music?

    <p>Samba</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical form combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz?

    <p>Soul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the musical form known as 'Negro Spiritual'?

    <p>Sung by African slaves in America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of musical instrument is usually drums with vibrating animal membranes?

    <p>Membranophones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which percussion instrument has the highest pitch among the listed options?

    <p>Agogo (bell)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the slit gongs used for in African villages?

    <p>Communicating between villages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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