Y9 Lesson - 12 bar blues, Reggae, Calypso

Question 1

Which of these genres has links to African culture?

Accepted Answer

12 bar blues, Reggae, Samba, Calypso

Question 2

What might be considered a typical fast tempo?

Accepted Answer

120-140 BPM

Question 3

Which of these genres use syncopation?

Accepted Answer

All three genres

Question 4

Reggae, Calypso, and 12 bar blues are all at the same fast tempo

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

All three genres use repeating chord patterns, but which uses a set number of bars in every single phrase?

Accepted Answer

12 bar blues

Question 6

Which genre tends to have a slower tempo than the others?

Accepted Answer

Reggae

Question 7

What are the Primary Chords, used particularly in 12 bar blues?

Accepted Answer

I, IV, V

Question 8

Which of these genres tends to be more calm in mood?

Accepted Answer

Reggae

Question 9

Blues music has influenced almost every popular musical style

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What does metre mean?

Accepted Answer

Time signature, showing how long a bar is

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