20 Questions
What are the major influences on Latin American music?
Indigenous Spanish, Portuguese, African
Which music genre had deep roots in African communities in the 'deep south'?
Blues
What are the main characteristics of Jazz music?
Polyrhythms, improvisation, call-and-response singing, swing and blue notes, intricate chords
Which genre of music consists of a Jamaican sound and was influenced by traditional mento?
Reggae
Which music genre usually consists of confrontational lyrics and is accompanied by drums and guitars?
Rock and Roll
Which element is considered the most essential in creating African music?
Rhythm
What is the musical genre of the song 'Alapaap' by Eraserheads?
Pinoy rock/Alternative
What are the characteristics of Afrobeat music?
Has a fast tempo
Which song would be classified as an example of a spiritual song?
Where feet may fail
What is Original Pilipino Music (OPM)?
Music that are made and composed by Filipinos
What is the primary influence on Samba music?
West African and black American music
Which song would be classified as an example of a 'spiritual song'?
When the Saints Go Marching in by Louis Armstrong
What are the main characteristics of Bossa Nova music?
A combination of jazz and samba
What is the distinguishing characteristic of Afrobeat music?
A fast tempo
What is the characteristic composition of a spiritual song?
A succession of two phrases that works like a conversation
Which music genre from the late 19th century had deep roots in the communities in Africa that were considered as 'deep south'?
Blues
Which music genre usually consists of a danceable tempo, easy to remember lyrics, and a simple notation?
Disco
Which musical genre emerged from the 1980s but became popular in the 1990s to 2000s and is usually accompanied by a loud guitar sound?
Alternative
Which genre of music usually has confrontational lyrics and is accompanied by drums and guitars?
Rock and Roll
Which musical genre primarily consists of polyrhythms, improvisation, call-and-response singing, swing and blue notes, and intricate chords?
Jazz
Explore the traditional use of African music in work, religion, ceremonies, and communication, and its impact on contemporary American, Latin American, and European styles. Learn about the major cultural influences on Latin American music and the development of this rich musical tradition.
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