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Which musical genre from Nigeria is a blend of traditional Yoruba rhythms with predominantly Western-origin instruments?
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?
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?
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?
Which musical genre is a lively and uninhibited variation of jitterbug?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which music genre is associated with the Rastafarian religion and dominated by bass and guitar chops?
Which music genre is associated with the Rastafarian religion and dominated by bass and guitar chops?
What music style typifies most Brazilian music?
What music style typifies most Brazilian music?
Which musical form combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz?
Which musical form combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz?
What is the meaning of the musical form known as 'Negro Spiritual'?
What is the meaning of the musical form known as 'Negro Spiritual'?
Which type of musical instrument is usually drums with vibrating animal membranes?
Which type of musical instrument is usually drums with vibrating animal membranes?
Which percussion instrument has the highest pitch among the listed options?
Which percussion instrument has the highest pitch among the listed options?
What were the slit gongs used for in African villages?
What were the slit gongs used for in African villages?
