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Genres of Reggae Music

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the different genres of Reggae music.
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Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its slow tempo and heavy bassline?

  1. Dub

  2. Ska

  3. Rocksteady

  4. Roots Reggae


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dub is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the late 1960s and is characterized by its slow tempo, heavy bassline, and use of echo and reverb effects.

What is the name of the subgenre of Reggae music that originated in the 1960s and is characterized by its upbeat tempo and danceable rhythms?

  1. Ska

  2. Rocksteady

  3. Roots Reggae

  4. Dub


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ska is a subgenre of Reggae music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s and is characterized by its upbeat tempo, danceable rhythms, and use of horns and guitars.

Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its slower tempo, soulful vocals, and focus on social and political issues?

  1. Roots Reggae

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roots Reggae is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its slower tempo, soulful vocals, and focus on social and political issues.

What is the name of the subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects?

  1. Dancehall

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dancehall is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic effects.

Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its fast tempo, energetic rhythms, and focus on partying and dancing?

  1. Ragga

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ragga is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1980s and is characterized by its fast tempo, energetic rhythms, and focus on partying and dancing.

What is the name of the subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1990s and is characterized by its use of hip hop beats, samples, and rapping?

  1. Reggae Fusion

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae Fusion is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1990s and is characterized by its use of hip hop beats, samples, and rapping.

Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its focus on spiritual and religious themes?

  1. Nyabinghi

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nyabinghi is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1930s and is characterized by its focus on spiritual and religious themes.

What is the name of the subgenre of Reggae music that is characterized by its use of acoustic guitars, bongos, and traditional African rhythms?

  1. Reggae Revival

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae Revival is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 2010s and is characterized by its use of acoustic guitars, bongos, and traditional African rhythms.

Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its use of live instrumentation, improvisation, and extended solos?

  1. Reggae Jazz

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae Jazz is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its use of live instrumentation, improvisation, and extended solos.

What is the name of the subgenre of Reggae music that is characterized by its use of electronic dance music beats and synthesizers?

  1. Reggae Electronica

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae Electronica is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 2000s and is characterized by its use of electronic dance music beats and synthesizers.

Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its use of traditional Jamaican folk songs and rhythms?

  1. Mento

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mento is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1940s and is characterized by its use of traditional Jamaican folk songs and rhythms.

What is the name of the subgenre of Reggae music that is characterized by its use of brass instruments, such as trumpets, trombones, and saxophones?

  1. Ska Revival

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ska Revival is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1990s and is characterized by its use of brass instruments, such as trumpets, trombones, and saxophones.

Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its use of political and social commentary in its lyrics?

  1. Reggae Protest

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae Protest is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its use of political and social commentary in its lyrics.

What is the name of the subgenre of Reggae music that is characterized by its use of traditional African instruments, such as the djembe, kora, and balafon?

  1. Afro-Reggae

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Afro-Reggae is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1990s and is characterized by its use of traditional African instruments, such as the djembe, kora, and balafon.

Which subgenre of Reggae music is known for its use of gospel music elements, such as call-and-response vocals and organ playing?

  1. Reggae Gospel

  2. Dub

  3. Ska

  4. Rocksteady


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reggae Gospel is a subgenre of Reggae music that emerged in the 1970s and is characterized by its use of gospel music elements, such as call-and-response vocals and organ playing.

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