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Themes in Bossa Nova Music

Description: Bossa Nova is a style of Brazilian music that emerged in the 1950s. It is characterized by its mellow, syncopated rhythms, and its use of improvisation. This quiz will test your knowledge of the themes that are often found in Bossa Nova music.
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Which of the following is a common theme in Bossa Nova music?

  1. Love

  2. Nature

  3. Politics

  4. War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Love is a common theme in Bossa Nova music, as it is in many other genres of music. Bossa Nova songs often explore the emotions and experiences of love, from the joy of new love to the pain of heartbreak.

Which of the following is a common instrument used in Bossa Nova music?

  1. Guitar

  2. Piano

  3. Drums

  4. Saxophone


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The guitar is a common instrument used in Bossa Nova music. It is often used to provide the syncopated rhythms that are characteristic of the genre.

Which of the following is a common rhythm used in Bossa Nova music?

  1. 4/4

  2. 3/4

  3. 5/4

  4. 6/8


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

4/4 is a common rhythm used in Bossa Nova music. It is a simple rhythm that is easy to dance to.

Which of the following is a common chord progression used in Bossa Nova music?

  1. I-IV-V

  2. I-vi-IV-V

  3. ii-V-I

  4. iii-vi-ii-V


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

I-vi-IV-V is a common chord progression used in Bossa Nova music. It is a simple progression that is easy to play and sing.

Which of the following is a common vocal style used in Bossa Nova music?

  1. Belting

  2. Crooning

  3. Scatting

  4. Yodelling


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Crooning is a common vocal style used in Bossa Nova music. It is a smooth, relaxed style of singing that is often used to express emotions of love and longing.

Which of the following is a common dance associated with Bossa Nova music?

  1. Samba

  2. Tango

  3. Cha-cha-cha

  4. Foxtrot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samba is a common dance associated with Bossa Nova music. It is a lively, energetic dance that is often performed in pairs.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova song?

  1. The Girl from Ipanema

  2. Mas Que Nada

  3. Desafinado

  4. Chega de Saudade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Girl from Ipanema is a common Bossa Nova song. It was written by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes in 1962 and has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Astrud Gilberto.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova artist?

  1. Antonio Carlos Jobim

  2. João Gilberto

  3. Astrud Gilberto

  4. Stan Getz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antonio Carlos Jobim is a common Bossa Nova artist. He is considered to be one of the founders of the genre and wrote many of its most famous songs, including The Girl from Ipanema and Desafinado.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova album?

  1. Getz/Gilberto

  2. Chega de Saudade

  3. The Girl from Ipanema

  4. Mas Que Nada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Getz/Gilberto is a common Bossa Nova album. It was released in 1964 by saxophonist Stan Getz and guitarist João Gilberto and features vocals by Astrud Gilberto. The album was a critical and commercial success and helped to popularize Bossa Nova music around the world.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova festival?

  1. Rio de Janeiro Jazz Festival

  2. São Paulo Jazz Festival

  3. Montreux Jazz Festival

  4. Newport Jazz Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rio de Janeiro Jazz Festival is a common Bossa Nova festival. It is held annually in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and features performances by some of the biggest names in Bossa Nova music.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova film?

  1. Black Orpheus

  2. Rio, I Love You

  3. The Girl from Ipanema

  4. Bossa Nova


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Black Orpheus is a common Bossa Nova film. It was released in 1959 and tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. The film features many Bossa Nova songs, including The Girl from Ipanema.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova radio station?

  1. Radio Bossa Nova

  2. Bossa Nova FM

  3. Radio Tropical

  4. Radio Globo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Radio Bossa Nova is a common Bossa Nova radio station. It is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and plays a mix of Bossa Nova music, old and new.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova website?

  1. Bossa Nova Central

  2. The Bossa Nova Database

  3. Bossa Nova Music Online

  4. Bossa Nova Radio


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bossa Nova Central is a common Bossa Nova website. It features news, reviews, interviews, and a directory of Bossa Nova artists and venues.

Which of the following is a common Bossa Nova book?

  1. The Bossa Nova Story

  2. The Rough Guide to Bossa Nova

  3. Bossa Nova: The Story of the Brazilian Music That Seduced the World

  4. Bossa Nova: A New Sound from Brazil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bossa Nova Story is a common Bossa Nova book. It was written by Ruy Castro and tells the story of the genre from its origins in the 1950s to its worldwide popularity in the 1960s.

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