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What is Maracatu primarily characterized by?
What is Maracatu primarily characterized by?
Which music genre is known as the 'soul of calypso'?
Which music genre is known as the 'soul of calypso'?
What defines the dancing style of Tango?
What defines the dancing style of Tango?
What is a notable characteristic of 21st-century artworks?
What is a notable characteristic of 21st-century artworks?
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Which term refers to the applied science that affects modern life?
Which term refers to the applied science that affects modern life?
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Which artist is known for the Morrissey illustration for Rolling Stone magazine?
Which artist is known for the Morrissey illustration for Rolling Stone magazine?
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What describes the texture in visual art?
What describes the texture in visual art?
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Which statement is not a characteristic of Blues?
Which statement is not a characteristic of Blues?
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Study Notes
MUSIC
- Maracatu: African vocal style combining ferocious African percussion rhythms with Portuguese melodies. Originates in Brazil.
- Samba: Music and dance rooted in Brazil.
- Bossa Nova: Nasal vocal style.
- Tango: Partner dance style with close embrace, fast-paced hip movements, and often featuring cross beats.
- Rasp: Hand percussion instrument using notched sticks scraped against each other for rattling sounds.
- Axe: African music genre combining calypso, marcha, and reggae Afro-Caribbean styles.
- Soca: A form of music known as the "soul of calypso."
- Bebop: Rapid, complex musical style featuring fast tempo, melody, harmony, and rhythm.
- African Jazz: A South African township music genre from the 1930s-1960s, mixing elements of black American and West African musical styles.
- Afrobeat: A genre blending black American and West African music.
- Rasp songs: Easy-to-sing melodies within the average person's vocal range.
- Michael Jackson: Artist known as the "King of Pop."
- Call and Response: Musical structure resembling a question-and-answer pattern, common in many African and African-American musical traditions.
ARTS
- Cityscape: Digital art piece by Antonio Gorordo.
- Patalastas: Art created for propaganda or commercial purposes.
- 21st-Century Art Characteristics: Lack of uniformity and a singular organizing principle.
- Technology's Role in Art: Technology's impact on all aspects of modern life, reflected in the art of this era.
- Non-Motivated Functions of Art: Personal purposes, including those that are deeply human and go beyond practical applications.
- Jean-Pierre Hebert: Artist known for Morrissey illustrations for Rolling Stone.
- Filipino Animator: Works for major film productions in the US.
- Technology-Based Art and History: Digital visual representations of past events, demonstrating links to history, culture, and traditions.
- 21st-Century Art and Technology Dominance: Period in which technology became pervasive in nearly all aspects of life.
- Texture: Technique used to illustrate specific circumstances, encompassing everything visible.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
- Hill Repeats: Fitness training session focusing on running uphill, for a runner group.
- Contemporary Dance: Dance style derived from ballet.
- Reggaeton in Zumba: Simple movements in Zumba which gradually advance in complexity.
- Fitness Goals/Strategies: Achieving an acceptable fitness level through 5 sessions lasting 20-30 mins each.
- Long Run: Endurance training involving a long slow run, typically 1-2 hours.
- Alberto Perez: Zumba inventor.
- Shin Pain/Swelling: Pain along the front of the lower leg.
- Bronx and New York Hip Hop Origins: The origins or development of hip hop originating in the Bronx and New York City.
HEALTH
- Blood Donation Campaign: A campaign encouraging voluntary blood donations to maintain adequate blood supplies to the blood banks (RA 7719).
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Test your knowledge of various world music genres, including Maracatu, Samba, Bossa Nova, and more. Explore the unique rhythms and styles that originated in different cultures, particularly from Africa and South America. This quiz will challenge your understanding of influential artists like Michael Jackson and various musical instruments used in these genres.
