African Music Styles
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What is Rumba primarily characterized by?

  • Syncopated rhythms and political messages
  • Fast-paced movements and energy
  • Structured choreography and symmetry
  • Sensuality and flirtation (correct)

    • Which dance style was popularized in the 1950s in Rio de Janeiro?

  • Cha Cha Cha (correct)
  • Reggae
  • Paso Doble
  • Rumba

    • What does the term 'bossa' in Bossa Nova represent?

  • Slow rhythm
  • New trend (correct)
  • Traditional dance
  • Folk style

    • What is the primary social theme expressed in Reggae music?

    <p>Social protest and political commentary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of the Balafon?

    <p>It is a wooden xylophone with melodic tunes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is most commonly associated with imitating speech patterns?

    <p>Talking drum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which setting did the Paso Doble originally feature?

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

    Which musical genre has roots in the African-American communities of New Orleans?

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

    What material is commonly used to cover the Djembe?

    <p>Goat skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following instruments combines features of both a lute and a harp?

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

    Who is noted as an important figure in the development of Bossa Nova?

    <p>Antonio Carlos Jobim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Adungu primarily known for?

    <p>Being played by plucking with the fingers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes the music of Reggae?

    <p>Strong syncopated rhythms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is a type of aerophone?

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

    What is one of the uses of the Talking drum?

    <p>Communicating messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Kudu closely related to?

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

    Which criteria is not included in the rubric for the short musical presentation?

    <p>Dancing technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of Salsa music?

    <p>New York City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Samba is primarily associated with which cultural celebration?

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

    Soca music originated in which country?

    <p>Trinidad and Tobago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of Brazilian Zouk?

    <p>Upper body movements led out of axis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cumbia dance music is of which national origin?

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

    Which of the following dance genres has its roots in the late 19th century Buenos Aires?

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

    What does Soca stand for?

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

    What is a defining characteristic of African music?

    <p>It often involves polyrhythms and complex rhythmic patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following styles is NOT a West African music style?

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

    How is traditional African music primarily transmitted?

    <p>Orally from generation to generation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Afro-Latin music helps deepen understanding of its cultural significance?

    <p>Listening to songs and conducting research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does music play in traditional African culture?

    <p>It serves multiple social functions such as rituals, work, and communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Afro-Latin musical style was developed in the late 1930s from Yoruba people?

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

    Which feature is commonly associated with the improvisational practices in Afro-Latin music?

    <p>Creating spontaneous vocal or instrumental accompaniments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of evaluating music performances in Afro-Latin genres?

    <p>Using knowledge of musical elements and styles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What musical elements primarily characterize disco music?

    <p>Funk, soul, and salsa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'disco' derive from?

    <p>French for library of phonograph records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following performers is associated with disco hits?

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

    What defines alternative music in relation to mainstream music?

    <p>It often has unorthodox vocals and unusual structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did alternative music gain widespread popularity?

    <p>1990s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alternative music?

    <p>Follows predictable song lengths</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which band is associated with the genre of alternative music?

    <p>Naked and Famous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does alternative music prioritize that distinguishes it from commercial genres?

    <p>Eclectic and original approaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the original meaning of the term 'ballad'?

    <p>A song meant for dancing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist is referred to as the 'King of Rock and Roll'?

    <p>Elvis Presley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions best defines pop music?

    <p>Commercially oriented music appealing to a wide audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following artists is NOT mentioned as a pop superstar?

    <p>Taylor Swift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musical genres influenced the development of rock and roll?

    <p>Country music and gospel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following songs is associated with Frank Sinatra?

    <p>Strangers in the Night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What instrument is typically NOT associated with rock and roll music?

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

    Which song is a known hit by Elton John?

    <p>Skyline Pigeon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which band is described as the most famous and successful in the world?

    <p>The Beatles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes pop music according to the content?

    <p>Easily remembered tunes and strong melodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    African Music Styles

    • African music is a tradition primarily played at gatherings and special events.
    • It comprises complex rhythmic patterns frequently featuring one rhythm against another to create polyrhythms.
    • Music is often used in work, religious ceremonies, and conversation.
    • African music is typically passed down orally through generations, rather than being written.

    Styles of African Music

    • Highlife/Afrobeat: Combines West African styles like Yoruba music, jazz, funk rhythms, and African percussion.

    • Apala: A Nigerian musical style developed in the late 1930s and often played during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan; influenced by Cuban music. Instruments include rattles, thumb pianos, bells.

    • Axe: A popular style combining Afro-Caribbean styles (marcha, reggae, calypso), originating in Brazil. It draws from Yoruba religious greetings. Features quick, fast rhythms played on drums accompanied by guitar.

    • Jive: A lively and uninhibited variation of the Jitterbug (a swing dance), originating in the US in the 1930s.

    • Juju: Derived from Yoruba percussion in Nigeria, characterized by African talking drums (agogo, sekere, omelet), alongside guitars, bass, keyboards, and drums.

    • Kwassa: A dance style developed in Zaire in the 1980s–90s, with hand movements accompanying hip movements.

    • Marabi: A 1920s keyboard style similar to American ragtime and blues, characterized by repeated harmonic patterns and simple chords.

    Maracatu

    • An ancient Brazilian carnival tradition from Pernambuco.
    • It's rooted in the sugar plantations where African slaves formed brotherhoods to maintain their culture and heritage.
    • It's performed by a drum ensemble, singers, chorus, and dancers.
    • The music combines strong percussive rhythms of African origin and Portuguese melodies.

    Blues

    • A musical style emerging in the late 19th century, often associated with melancholy or sadness.
    • Characteristics include 4/4 time signature, emphasis on the "shuffle beat" (off beat), single lyric lines repeated, and a 12-bar structure.

    Soul

    • A popular music genre from the late 1950s/early 1960s.
    • Characteristics include: strong beat, emphasis on singing, call-and-response, improvisation, and use of auxiliary sounds.
    • Prominent artists include Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.

    Spirituals

    • Religious folk songs of African American origin, drawing from King James Bible translations.
    • Developed by African slaves.
    • Often monophonic (single melodic line) and performed a cappella (without instrumental accompaniment).
    • Notable singers include Deva Premal, Steven Halpern, and Paul Robson.

    Call and Response

    • A music style involving a soloist or instrumentalist leading followed by a chorus response.
    • Many different musical forms and genres include call and response elements.

    Musical Instruments

    • Idiophones: Instruments created from rattles or beads.
    • Balafon: Wooden xylophone (West African).
    • Shekere: Beaded hollow gourd or calabash.
    • Agbe: Large beaded calabash.
    • Membranophones: Drums.
    • Djembe: Played with bare hands.
    • Talking Drum: A type of drum in Southern Nigeria that imitates speech patterns.
    • Chordophones: Include harps and lutes.
    • Adungu: African harp.
    • Kora: Long-necked harp.
    • Aerophones: Wind instruments., including pan pipes.
    • Nyanga: An African pan pipe.
    • Kudu: An ancestor of the vuvuzela, reminiscent of the Jewish ritual horn.
    • Salsa: A Cuban-derived dance music, initially popularized in New York City in the 1960s. Has a product of Cuban musical genres like the son montuno, guaracha, cha cha chá, mambo and an extent the Puerto Rican plena and bomba.
    • Samba: A Brazilian music genre and dance style rooted in Africa and influenced by American orchestras. Known as the dance of joy in Rio's Carnival celebrations.
    • Soca: A music genre from Trinidad and Tobago, an offshoot of Kaiso/Calypso (influence from Latin music).
    • Zouk: A sensual partner dance developed in the French Caribbean, known as Brazilian Zouk.
    • Cumbia: A Colombian dance-music style that combines elements of guitar, accordions, bass guitar, and percussion. Often a courtship dance performed in the street by pairs.
    • Tango: An Argentinian dance in a duple meter with characteristic gliding steps and abrupt pauses.
    • Bossa Nova: A Brazilian music style popularized in the 1950s in Rio de Janeiro, characterized by small, fast steps and swaying hip movements. Antonio Carlos Jobim is a key figure in the style.
    • Reggae: A popular Caribbean genre originating in Jamaica in the 1960s often expressing news, social protest, and political comment. Features strong syncopated rhythms blending with blues, calypso, and rock-n-roll.
    • Paso Doble: A Spanish folk dance involving two-step movements and used in bullfighting processions.
    • Jazz: A genre originating in African American communities in New Orleans.
    • Rock and Roll: Combines elements of country, rhythm and blues, jazz, and gospel music. Played on electric guitars, bass guitar, drums, piano, and keyboards. Key figure is Elvis Presley.
    • Pop Music: Commercially oriented and appealing to wide audiences. Often has catchy melodies, strong rhythms, and is easy to sing along to.
    • Disco: A dance music style from the 1970s that combines funk, soul, pop, and salsa influences. Typically accompanied by strings, piano, or synthesizers.

    Additional Notes

    • There is a mini-task in the document that requires you to listen to a Louis Armstrong song.
    • A rubric for a musical presentation.
    • The provided text also includes information on who is considered popular R&B singers.

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