Jazz
Where is the "birthplace" of Jazz?
New Orleans
What modern music genres do Afrobeats blend? Name at least two.
hip-hop, pop, R&B, and dance music.
What Aboriginal instrument has a long shape and is made from a bamboo tube?
Didjeridu
Where did "Salsa Music" Originate?
Cuba and Puerto Rico
What African Tribal musical instrument is shaped like an hourglass and mimics speech?
A. Talking Drum
Name at least ONE early styles of Jazz
One of the earliest styles of jazz, known as Dixieland or New Orleans Jazz, emerged in the early 1900s.
What musical styles or traditions influenced the development of Afrobeats? Name at least two.
Highlife and Jazz
How is a didjeridu hollowed out?
The didjeridu is a hollowed out (often by termites)
What music elements do "Salsa Music" combine?
(Name two)
Salsa combines brass and percussion with energetic dance rhythms.
In Spiritual and ceremonial events, what do the rhythms symbolize? (Name two)
Rhythms are believed to communicate with spirits or invoke blessings
Name at least TWO Jazz subgenres
Swing Era (1930s-1940s)
Bebop (1940s-1950s)
Cool Jazz & Hard Bop (1950s-1960s)
Free Jazz & Fusion (1960s-1970s)
Contemporary Jazz (1980s-Present):
Where did Afrobeats originate? Be specific about countries or regions.
Afrobeats originated in West Africa during the early 2000s with roots from Nigeria and Ghana.
Where did Aboriginal music originate?
Australia
What is "Merengue"?
Merengue is a fast-paced dance music featuring instruments like güira and tambora
What 3-4 LIFE events are African Tribal Music played in
It’s used to mark life events like births, weddings, funerals, and harvests
Name at least TWO defining features of Jazz
Jazz’s defining features are its ability to blend multiple musical traditions, including African rhythms, blues, ragtime, and European harmonic structures.
What instruments, sounds, or production elements are commonly used in Afrobeats? (Name at least 1)
Djembe, talking drum, modern electronic instruments
Where did the MORIN KHUUR (HORSEHEAD FIDDLE) originate?
Mongolia
What THREE ethic backgrounds does Cumbia mix?
Cumbia mixes Indigenous, African, and Spanish musical elements originating from Colombia
What do layering of rhythms (polyrhythms)symbolize?
Unity and Diversity
Name at least TWO places Jazz migrated to
Memphis
St. Louis
Chicago
New York City
How does Afrobeats reflect modern African culture or identity? (Answer in one to two sentences)
Afrobeats reflect modern African culture by blending traditional African music with modern sounds
What sounds does the horsehead fiddle imitate?
OFTEN USED TO IMITATE ANIMAL SOUNDS
What is Bachata? AND where did it originate?
Bachata is guitar-driven with emotional lyrics, originating from the Dominican Republic.
In Ghana, which two drumming traditions are taught to younger generations?
Kpanlogo and Gahu