Music and Race

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the relationship between music and race.
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Which musical genre is often associated with African-American culture?

  1. Blues

  2. Jazz

  3. Country

  4. Classical


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blues is a genre of music that originated in African-American communities in the United States in the late 19th century.

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s?

  1. Reggae

  2. Ska

  3. Dub

  4. Dancehall


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae is a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s.

Which musical genre is often associated with Mexican-American culture?

  1. Mariachi

  2. Tejano

  3. Norteño

  4. Banda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mariachi is a genre of music that originated in Mexico in the 19th century.

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Cuba in the 19th century?

  1. Salsa

  2. Son

  3. Mambo

  4. Cha-cha-chá


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Son is a genre of music that originated in Cuba in the 19th century.

Which musical genre is often associated with Native American culture?

  1. Powwow

  2. Round dance

  3. Ghost dance

  4. Sun dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Powwow is a genre of music that originated in Native American communities in North America.

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in India in the 12th century?

  1. Hindustani classical music

  2. Carnatic music

  3. Qawwali

  4. Bhangra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hindustani classical music is a genre of music that originated in India in the 12th century.

Which musical genre is often associated with Chinese culture?

  1. Beijing opera

  2. Kunqu opera

  3. Cantonese opera

  4. Peking opera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beijing opera is a genre of music that originated in China in the 18th century.

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Japan in the 17th century?

  1. Kabuki

  2. Noh

  3. Bunraku

  4. Kyogen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabuki is a genre of music that originated in Japan in the 17th century.

Which musical genre is often associated with Korean culture?

  1. Pansori

  2. Gugak

  3. Samul nori

  4. Arirang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pansori is a genre of music that originated in Korea in the 17th century.

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Indonesia in the 16th century?

  1. Gamelan

  2. Wayang kulit

  3. Kecak

  4. Tari topeng


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gamelan is a genre of music that originated in Indonesia in the 16th century.

Which musical genre is often associated with African culture?

  1. Afrobeat

  2. Highlife

  3. Soukous

  4. Kwaito


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in Nigeria in the 1960s.

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Brazil in the 19th century?

  1. Samba

  2. Bossa nova

  3. Choro

  4. Frevo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samba is a genre of music that originated in Brazil in the 19th century.

Which musical genre is often associated with Caribbean culture?

  1. Calypso

  2. Soca

  3. Zouk

  4. Kompa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Calypso is a genre of music that originated in the Caribbean in the 19th century.

What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Argentina in the 19th century?

  1. Tango

  2. Milonga

  3. Chacarera

  4. Zamba


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tango is a genre of music that originated in Argentina in the 19th century.

Which musical genre is often associated with Spanish culture?

  1. Flamenco

  2. Sevillanas

  3. Rumba

  4. Soleá


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flamenco is a genre of music that originated in Spain in the 18th century.

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