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Which of the following musicians is known as the 'King of Pop'?
Which of the following musicians is known as the 'King of Pop'?
Which music genre combined Afro-American forms with country music?
Which music genre combined Afro-American forms with country music?
What instruments are typically associated with the disco style?
What instruments are typically associated with the disco style?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a pop group in the 21st century?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a pop group in the 21st century?
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Which Pinoy musician is known for popularizing rap music in the Philippines?
Which Pinoy musician is known for popularizing rap music in the Philippines?
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What is the primary purpose of Spiritual music among African-American slaves?
What is the primary purpose of Spiritual music among African-American slaves?
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Which of the following genres did NOT evolve from African music?
Which of the following genres did NOT evolve from African music?
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What is the 'Call and Response' technique primarily used for?
What is the 'Call and Response' technique primarily used for?
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Traditional African music is often categorized as being functional. What does this mean?
Traditional African music is often categorized as being functional. What does this mean?
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Which family of instruments produces sound primarily through their physical structure?
Which family of instruments produces sound primarily through their physical structure?
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How many countries contribute to the diverse musical heritage of Africa?
How many countries contribute to the diverse musical heritage of Africa?
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What type of music typically emphasizes energetic and rhythmically challenging beats?
What type of music typically emphasizes energetic and rhythmically challenging beats?
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Which term refers to the fusion of traditional and European influences in African music?
Which term refers to the fusion of traditional and European influences in African music?
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What material is the Tlapitzalli primarily made from?
What material is the Tlapitzalli primarily made from?
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Which dance originated in Panama and Colombia and is known for its African courtship characteristics?
Which dance originated in Panama and Colombia and is known for its African courtship characteristics?
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What type of instrument is the Teponaztli?
What type of instrument is the Teponaztli?
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Which of the following is a wind instrument made from a seashell?
Which of the following is a wind instrument made from a seashell?
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What term is used to describe contemporary Philippine music that emphasizes love songs?
What term is used to describe contemporary Philippine music that emphasizes love songs?
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What is the main characteristic of the Cha Cha dance?
What is the main characteristic of the Cha Cha dance?
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Which instrument is primarily used in Blues Ballads?
Which instrument is primarily used in Blues Ballads?
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Which instrument produces sound by scraping notched sticks together?
Which instrument produces sound by scraping notched sticks together?
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What does the term 'Bossa nova' translate to in Portuguese?
What does the term 'Bossa nova' translate to in Portuguese?
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What was the primary theme of Pop Standard and Jazz Ballads?
What was the primary theme of Pop Standard and Jazz Ballads?
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Which dance features a fast-fast-slow sequence in its movements?
Which dance features a fast-fast-slow sequence in its movements?
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Which of the following best describes the structure of Pop Standard and Jazz Ballads?
Which of the following best describes the structure of Pop Standard and Jazz Ballads?
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What genre of music was born in the Philippines in 1973 and incorporates Filipino lyrics?
What genre of music was born in the Philippines in 1973 and incorporates Filipino lyrics?
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The rise of which music genre in the Philippines combined ethnic instruments with electronic sounds?
The rise of which music genre in the Philippines combined ethnic instruments with electronic sounds?
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What differentiates Pop and Rock Ballads from other ballad forms?
What differentiates Pop and Rock Ballads from other ballad forms?
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What instrument is considered the ancestor of all string instruments?
What instrument is considered the ancestor of all string instruments?
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Which of the following is NOT an influence on Latin American music?
Which of the following is NOT an influence on Latin American music?
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Which family is known for pioneering Latin jazz in Manila?
Which family is known for pioneering Latin jazz in Manila?
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What primarily produces sound in chordophones?
What primarily produces sound in chordophones?
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Which area does Latin American music NOT include?
Which area does Latin American music NOT include?
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What is the Zeze primarily played with?
What is the Zeze primarily played with?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with Indigenous music of Latin America?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with Indigenous music of Latin America?
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What defines Aerophones in music instruments?
What defines Aerophones in music instruments?
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Which statement is true about the Fulani instrument?
Which statement is true about the Fulani instrument?
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What kind of instrument is a balafon?
What kind of instrument is a balafon?
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What is maracatu best known for?
What is maracatu best known for?
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What was the primary context in which blues music was performed in the late 19th century?
What was the primary context in which blues music was performed in the late 19th century?
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Which of the following best describes soul music?
Which of the following best describes soul music?
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What is body percussion primarily used for in African music?
What is body percussion primarily used for in African music?
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What function does the talking drum serve in African culture?
What function does the talking drum serve in African culture?
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What style did ragtime music primarily evolve from?
What style did ragtime music primarily evolve from?
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What enhances emotional response in body percussion?
What enhances emotional response in body percussion?
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Study Notes
Afro-Latin American and Popular Music
- African music is influential on contemporary American, Latin American, and European music.
- It's diverse, reflecting the history and geography of more than 50 countries.
- Traditional African music is often functional, used for ceremonies (birth, death, marriage) and social events.
- Some common African music styles include: Afrobeat, Apala, Axe, Jit, Jive, Juju, Kwassa Kwassa, and Marabi.
- African music genres include genres found in Western music, including strings, winds, and percussion, and many specific African instruments.
- African instruments are categorized into idiophones, membranophones, lamellaphones, and chordophones.
Classification of Traditional African Instruments
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Idiophones: Sound produced by the body of the instrument vibrating.
- Agogo: single or multiple bells, oldest samba instrument.
- Shekere: gourd with woven beads.
- Slit/Log drum: hollow percussion instrument, carved from bamboo or wood.
- Atingting Kon (Slit Gong): hollowed cylinder of wood with a slit, struck to produce a sound.
- Balafon: wooden xylophone.
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Membranophones: Sound produced by vibration of a stretched membrane.
- Body percussion: using the body as an instrument.
Music of Latin America
- The music of Latin America is a blend of Indigenous, Spanish/Portuguese, and African influences.
- Indigenous music often has a functional role, associated with worship and ceremonies.
Different Forms of Jazz
- Ragtime: modified marching music.
- Big Band: large ensemble, popular in the Swing Era.
- Bebop: fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity, improvisation; from WWII.
- Jazz Rock (Jazz Fusion): combines funk, R&B, and electronic effects.
Popular Latin American Music
- Samba: African-Brazilian dance form, popular in the carnival.
- Son: fusion of Spanish music and African rumba rhythms.
- Salsa: social dance with influences from Cuba and Puerto Rico.
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Explore the rich tapestry of African music and its impact on contemporary genres across the globe. This quiz covers various music styles, the cultural significance of traditional African music, and the classification of instruments used in these vibrant musical traditions.
