Music and Race
This quiz will test your knowledge about the relationship between music and race.
Questions
Which musical genre is often associated with African-American culture?
- Blues
- Jazz
- Country
- Classical
What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s?
- Reggae
- Ska
- Dub
- Dancehall
Which musical genre is often associated with Mexican-American culture?
- Mariachi
- Tejano
- Norteño
- Banda
What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Cuba in the 19th century?
- Salsa
- Son
- Mambo
- Cha-cha-chá
Which musical genre is often associated with Native American culture?
- Powwow
- Round dance
- Ghost dance
- Sun dance
What is the name of the musical genre that originated in India in the 12th century?
- Hindustani classical music
- Carnatic music
- Qawwali
- Bhangra
Which musical genre is often associated with Chinese culture?
- Beijing opera
- Kunqu opera
- Cantonese opera
- Peking opera
What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Japan in the 17th century?
- Kabuki
- Noh
- Bunraku
- Kyogen
Which musical genre is often associated with Korean culture?
- Pansori
- Gugak
- Samul nori
- Arirang
What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Indonesia in the 16th century?
- Gamelan
- Wayang kulit
- Kecak
- Tari topeng
Which musical genre is often associated with African culture?
- Afrobeat
- Highlife
- Soukous
- Kwaito
What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Brazil in the 19th century?
- Samba
- Bossa nova
- Choro
- Frevo
Which musical genre is often associated with Caribbean culture?
- Calypso
- Soca
- Zouk
- Kompa
What is the name of the musical genre that originated in Argentina in the 19th century?
- Tango
- Milonga
- Chacarera
- Zamba
Which musical genre is often associated with Spanish culture?
- Flamenco
- Sevillanas
- Rumba
- Soleá