World Music Styles Quiz

The term used to describe the fusion of West African with black American Music

This music is largely functional in nature, used primarily in ceremonial rites, such as birth, death, marriage, succession, worship, and spirit invocations.

It fuses the Afro - Carribbean styles of the marcha, reggae and calypso.

A dance style begun in Zaire in late 1980's popularized by Kanda Bongo man.

Musical genre from Nigeria in the Yoruba tribal style to wake up the worshipers after fasting during the Muslim holy feast of Ramadan.

A hard and fast percussive Zimbabwean dance music played on drums with guitar accompaniment.

A popular form of South African Music featuring a lively and uninhibited variation of the jitterbug, a form of swing dance.

A popular music style from Nigeria that relies on the traditional Yoruba rhythms.

A South African three- chord township music of the 1930's - 1960's which evolved into African Jazz.

The rattle instrument of African Music.

The thumb piano of African Music.

The bell- two or three talking drums of African Music.

A Jamaican sound dominated by bass guitar and drums.

This music is the fusion of Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Colombian dance music.

This music is the basic underlying rhythm that typifies most Brazilian music.

A modern Trinidadian and Tobago pop music combining "soul" and "calypso" music.

A Muslim music performed often as a wake - up call for early breakfast and prayers during Ramadan celebrations.

A fast, carnival - like rhythmic music, from Creole slang word for "Party."

This music is combining the strong rhythms of African percussion instruments with Portuguese melodies.

The following are instruments used in Maracatu, which is NOT?

The notes of this music create expressive and soulful sound.

This music combines elements of African - American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz. The catchy rhythms are accompanied by handclaps and extemporaneous body moves which are among its important features.

A song form by African migrants to America who became enslaved by its white communities. The texts are mainly religious, sometimes taken from psalms of Biblical Passages.

This music is a succession of two distinct musical phrases usually rendered by different musicians, where the second phrase acts a direct commentary on or response to the first.

This music is the product of three major influences - Indigenous, Spanish- Portuguese and African.

It is a fusion of the popular music of Spain and the African rumba rhythms of Bantu Origin. Originating in Cuba.

This kind of music was largely functional in nature, being used for religious worship and ceremonies.

It is an extremely popular band in Mexico whose original ensemble consisted of violins, guitars, harp, and enormous guitarron (acoustic bass guitar).

This music comes from the Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro means "trend" or "something charming." Integrating melody, harmony, and rhythm into a swaying feel, where the vocal style is often nasal.

Known as "Philippines Queen of Bossa Nova."

Digital art is itself placed under the larger umbrella term new multimedia art.

The term digital art was first published by Adele Goldberg and Robert Flegal of Xerox Palo Alto Research Center in 1982.

Some traditional art forms, such as counted-thread embroidery including cross-stitch and some kinds of mosaic and beadwork, are very similar to media art.

Pixel art is a form of modern art that emerged due to the available technology on mobile phones.

Pixel art is a form of mobile phone art.

Physical Fitness Test is intended to test two categories of physical fitness commonly referred to as "Health-related" and "Skill-related."

Health-related components refers to those physical attributes which enables a person to cope with the requirements of daily living.

Skill-related components are physical abilities that show potential for good performance in certain skills.

One of the objectives of PFT is to provide baseline data for selection of physical activities for enhancement of health and skill performance.

The formula of BMI is weight in kilograms divided by height in meter squared.

What is the term used to describe the fusion of West African with black American Music?

What kind of music serves a practical purpose in ceremonies?

What musical style combines elements of Afro-Caribbean music?

What dance style emerged from Zaire in the late 1980s?

What Nigerian musical genre is associated with the Yoruba tribe and Ramadan?

What type of music combines drums and guitar in a fast-paced, percussive style?

What popular South African music style features a lively variation of the jitterbug dance?

What Nigerian music style borrows heavily from traditional Yoruba rhythms?

What South African township music evolved into African Jazz?

What is the rattle instrument in African music?

What is the thumb piano called in African music?

What are the talking drums called in African music?

What Jamaican musical style is known for its strong bass and drums?

What music style combines aspects of music from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Colombia?

What rhythmic style forms the basis of most Brazilian music?

What pop music style originated in Trinidad and Tobago, combining soul and calypso?

What Muslim music is often performed as a wake-up call during Ramadan?

What music style is fast-paced, carnival-like, and originates from a word meaning "party."

What music style combines African percussion with Portuguese melodies?

What music style uses Alfaia Drum, Tarol, and Caixa, but excludes the Sakere?

What music genre is characterized by an expressive and soulful sound?

What music style combines gospel, rhythm & blues, and jazz with a focus on rhythm and improvisation?

What musical form originated with enslaved African Americans, often with religious lyrics and Bible passages?

What musical pattern involves two phrases, with the second acting as a response to the first?

What music style is shaped by indigenous, Spanish-Portuguese, and African influences?

What music style emerged in Cuba, combining Spanish and African rhythms?

What music style was primarily used for religious activities?

What Mexican band is recognized for its large ensemble with instruments like violins, guitars, and a bass guitar?

What Brazilian music style originates in Rio de Janeiro and is characterized by a swaying feel and a specific vocal style?

Who is known as the "Philippines Queen of Bossa Nova?"