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What is the primary emotion associated with the blues musical form?
What is the primary emotion associated with the blues musical form?
Which of the following performers is known for contributions to the Rhythm and Blues genre?
Which of the following performers is known for contributions to the Rhythm and Blues genre?
What musical elements does soul music primarily combine?
What musical elements does soul music primarily combine?
Which genre is described as a fusion of West African music and black American music?
Which genre is described as a fusion of West African music and black American music?
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Which instrument is typically used in Apala music to awaken worshippers?
Which instrument is typically used in Apala music to awaken worshippers?
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What types of events are singing, dancing, and hand clapping essential to in many African ceremonies?
What types of events are singing, dancing, and hand clapping essential to in many African ceremonies?
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Which musician is noted for inspiring Otis Redding?
Which musician is noted for inspiring Otis Redding?
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What is a key characteristic of the rhythms found in soul music?
What is a key characteristic of the rhythms found in soul music?
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Which instrument is specifically mentioned as made from the horn of the kudu antelope?
Which instrument is specifically mentioned as made from the horn of the kudu antelope?
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What is one key aspect of the samba dance?
What is one key aspect of the samba dance?
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What type of music is the son a fusion of?
What type of music is the son a fusion of?
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Which of the following is noted as a form of popular Latin American music?
Which of the following is noted as a form of popular Latin American music?
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What are African trumpets commonly made from?
What are African trumpets commonly made from?
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In what year did salsa music begin to emerge?
In what year did salsa music begin to emerge?
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What type of pipes create sound through vibrations, as mentioned in the content?
What type of pipes create sound through vibrations, as mentioned in the content?
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Which of the following rhythms is the samba characterized by?
Which of the following rhythms is the samba characterized by?
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What type of dance is characterized as a one step, two step, and syncopated rhythmic pattern?
What type of dance is characterized as a one step, two step, and syncopated rhythmic pattern?
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Which dance is known as 'double step' and associated with bullfighting?
Which dance is known as 'double step' and associated with bullfighting?
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What is one of the advantages of using a DSLR over a point-and-shoot camera?
What is one of the advantages of using a DSLR over a point-and-shoot camera?
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What is the best time of day for taking photos to utilize natural light effectively?
What is the best time of day for taking photos to utilize natural light effectively?
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What should be considered when choosing a location for taking photographs?
What should be considered when choosing a location for taking photographs?
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Which of the following applications is known for photo editing and drawing?
Which of the following applications is known for photo editing and drawing?
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Why is natural light preferred for taking photographs?
Why is natural light preferred for taking photographs?
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What effect does taking a shot facing the light have on the subject?
What effect does taking a shot facing the light have on the subject?
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How has video technology impacted the field of social media?
How has video technology impacted the field of social media?
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Which software is primarily used for creating original illustrations?
Which software is primarily used for creating original illustrations?
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What is one application of video technology in the medical field?
What is one application of video technology in the medical field?
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What is a common feature of the Snapseed application?
What is a common feature of the Snapseed application?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of Instagram?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Instagram?
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What is essential for taking a candid shot?
What is essential for taking a candid shot?
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Which of the following programs is specifically designed for digital painting or editing?
Which of the following programs is specifically designed for digital painting or editing?
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What type of shots should a photographer consider taking?
What type of shots should a photographer consider taking?
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What constitutes a digital file generated from an original image?
What constitutes a digital file generated from an original image?
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What kind of video games are popular among users?
What kind of video games are popular among users?
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What is the main benefit of using larger, complex devices for photographic tasks?
What is the main benefit of using larger, complex devices for photographic tasks?
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How do digital photography and digital games differ in terms of user interaction?
How do digital photography and digital games differ in terms of user interaction?
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Which option correctly identifies a characteristic of popular video games?
Which option correctly identifies a characteristic of popular video games?
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What is the primary function of the 'dark room' in photography?
What is the primary function of the 'dark room' in photography?
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What type of camera automatically adjusts settings like lighting and focus?
What type of camera automatically adjusts settings like lighting and focus?
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Which of the following tools is NOT associated with digital painting?
Which of the following tools is NOT associated with digital painting?
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What distinguishes DSLR cameras from point-and-shoot cameras?
What distinguishes DSLR cameras from point-and-shoot cameras?
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Which of the following options are platforms or tools for aspiring video game creators?
Which of the following options are platforms or tools for aspiring video game creators?
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What feature might a point-and-shoot camera offer to improve image quality?
What feature might a point-and-shoot camera offer to improve image quality?
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In digital painting, what aspect is primarily driven by computer software?
In digital painting, what aspect is primarily driven by computer software?
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What characteristic does digital painting NOT share with traditional painting?
What characteristic does digital painting NOT share with traditional painting?
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Flashcards
Blues Music Origin
Blues Music Origin
A musical form from the late 1800s rooted in African American communities in the southern US.
Blues Music Expression
Blues Music Expression
Blues music is expressive and soulful, often conveying feelings of hardship, loss, or loneliness.
Soul Music Elements
Soul Music Elements
Soul music blends African American gospel, rhythm and blues, and often jazz.
Soul Music Features
Soul Music Features
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Afrobeat Description
Afrobeat Description
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Apala Music
Apala Music
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African Music Ceremonies
African Music Ceremonies
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African Music Influences
African Music Influences
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African Horns
African Horns
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Kudu Horn
Kudu Horn
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Reed Pipes
Reed Pipes
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Whistles
Whistles
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Samba
Samba
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Son
Son
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Salsa
Salsa
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Mixed American Music
Mixed American Music
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Foxtrot Dance Origin
Foxtrot Dance Origin
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Paso Doble Dance
Paso Doble Dance
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Best photo time
Best photo time
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Avoid backlit photos
Avoid backlit photos
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Computer-Generated Images
Computer-Generated Images
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Picsart
Picsart
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Snapseed
Snapseed
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Instagram
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Digital Photography: Image Capture
Digital Photography: Image Capture
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Digital Photography: Benefits
Digital Photography: Benefits
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Digital Photography: Equipment
Digital Photography: Equipment
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Digital Photography: Process
Digital Photography: Process
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Image Editing Software: Purpose
Image Editing Software: Purpose
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Image Editing Software: Examples
Image Editing Software: Examples
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Video Games: Genres
Video Games: Genres
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Video Games: Features
Video Games: Features
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Point-and-Shoot Camera
Point-and-Shoot Camera
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DSLR Camera
DSLR Camera
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Digital Painting
Digital Painting
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Image Manipulation
Image Manipulation
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Game Creation Software
Game Creation Software
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Photographic Image
Photographic Image
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Darkroom
Darkroom
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Robot Device
Robot Device
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Photo Lighting
Photo Lighting
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Image Composition
Image Composition
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Digital Imaging Advantages
Digital Imaging Advantages
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Social Media Videos
Social Media Videos
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Medical Imaging Videos
Medical Imaging Videos
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Study Notes
Afro-Latin American and Popular Music
- Music of Africa is essential to many ceremonies (birth, death, initiation, marriage, funerals)
- Also important to religious and political events
- Influences contemporary American, Latin American, and European music styles
Traditional Music of Africa
- Afrobeat: Fusion of West African and black American music
- Apala: Nigerian Yoruba style music for Ramadan; uses rattle, thumb piano, bell, talking drums
- Axe: Afro-Caribbean styles (marcha, reggae, calypso) from Salvador, Bahia, and Brazil
- Jit: Hard, fast Zimbabwean dance music with drums and guitar
- Jive: Lively, uninhibited jitterbug variation
- Juju: Popular Nigerian music with traditional Yoruba rhythms
- Kwassa Kwassa: Dance style begun in Zaire in the late 80's
- Marabi: Simple chords, repetitive harmony, allowing extended dancing time
- Reggae: Jamaican music, dominated by bass and guitar, associated with Rasta faith
- Salsa: Afro-Cuban music
- Samba: Typifies Brazilian music
- Soca: Modern Trinidadian and Tobago pop combining soul and calypso
- Were: Muslim music, for Ramadan wake-up call and prayers
Vocal Forms of African Music
- Maracatu: Surfaced in Pernambuco, combining African rhythms and Portuguese melodies; uses percussion instruments (alfaia, tarol, caixa-deguerra, gongue, agbe, mineiro)
Music of Latin America
- Influences: Indigenous, Spanish-Portuguese, African
- Indigenous: Guiro, maracas, turtle shells, zampona (panpipes), quena (notched-end flutes)
- Native American/Indian: Courtship songs, dancing songs, popular American/Canadian tunes (Amazing Grace, Dixie, Jambalaya, Sugar Time)
- Afro-Latin American: Rhythmic patterns, complex layering, deep-chested vocals, resonant drums, sympathetic buzzers
- Euro-Latin American: Adopted European characteristics (Renaissance melodies), stepwise melodies
- Mixed American: Fusion of native music, European instruments, and African musical styles. (Afro-Cuban rumba, Jamaican reggae, Colombian cumbia, Brazilian samba)
Classification of Traditional African Instruments
- Idiophones: Percussion instruments struck with mallets or against each other
- Balafon: West African xylophone
- Rattles: Made from various materials (seashells, tin, basketry, animal parts)
- Agogo: Single or multiple bells
- Atinfting Kon: Slit gongs used for communication
- Slit Drum: Hollow percussion instrument, not a true drum
- Djembe: Popular West African goblet-shaped drum, played with hands
Technology-Based Arts
- Computer-generated/manipulated art
- Computer/Digital Arts: Use of electronic/mechanical devices to create art
- Mobile Phone Art/Computer-Generated Images: Use of mobile phones to create and edit images
- Apps: Pixlr, Pic Collage, Photo Grid, Doodle Booth, Photo Booth, Magic Mirror Booth, Pic Monkey, Flipagram, Picsart, Snapseed, Instagram
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Explore the rich tapestry of Afro-Latin American music, highlighting how African musical traditions influence contemporary genres. This quiz covers various styles such as Afrobeat, Reggae, and Salsa among others, showcasing their cultural significance and evolution. Test your knowledge on the importance of music in ceremonies and social events across cultures.