Afropop, Film & TV Music

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Which characteristic most accurately represents Fela Kuti's contribution to Afropop?

He pioneered Afrobeat by fusing West African musical forms with jazz influences. (correct)
He combined Shona musical forms with electric instruments, creating a unique Zimbabwean sound.
He is known as the father of the Makossa music.
He popularized Makossa music through widespread sampling in jazz and Latin American tracks.

How did Thomas Mapfumo innovate within Zimbabwean music?

By creating a rumba-inspired guitar and dance music style.
By blending Ghanaian dialects with themes of female empowerment in his lyrics.
By playing the Kora and preserving traditional Guinean musical heritage.
By integrating electric instruments with Shona musical forms. (correct)

Which element is central to the musical innovation of Amadou Bagayoko and Mariam Doumbia?

Their leadership in the Afrobeat movement.
Their exclusive use of traditional Malian instruments.
Their pioneering of digital music distribution across Africa.
Their fusion of folk music with rock elements. (correct)

How does Wiyala's music uniquely contribute to the Afropop genre?

By composing and performing in multiple languages, emphasizing themes of female empowerment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the musical style of Ezran Finatowa from other Afropop artists?

Their blend of traditional African music with funk sounds and instrumental arrangements. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the score of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon uniquely contribute to the film's narrative?

By blending Eastern and Western musical styles to subtly enhance character portrayal and scene atmosphere. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the music in Antarctica (1991) function beyond merely accompanying the visuals?

It synchronizes the sounds and the landscape, portraying a harmony between the environment and the characters within it. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Considering Benjamin Britten's The Instruments of the Orchestra, which statement best describes the music's primary educational goal?

Illustrating how each orchestral instrument contributes to a cohesive and dynamic sound. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes John Williams's score for the Star Wars saga from other film scores?

Its consistent application of fast tempos to enhance the plot's thematic development across all movies. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of music in television and film, as evidenced by the examples provided?

To create tension and accompany the drama. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Music in Film/TV

Music in movies and TV creates moods and accompanies drama.

Benjamin Britten

A British composer who wrote 'The Instruments of the Orchestra' to teach children about orchestral sounds.

Antarctica (Nigel Westlake)

Westlake's music portrays the cold landscape, making it seem in tune with the scenery.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

A martial arts film with a music score blending Eastern and Western styles to reflect character nuances.