Introduction to Blues (8.1) Quiz

Which country does Blues music originate from?

• Africa

• America

• Jamaica

• Greece

Blues music combines two styles of music: Western music and _________ music

Which subgenre of Blues had lyrics which directly related to experiences of the slaves in the southern states of America?

• Ragtime Blues

• Traditional Blues

• Delta Blues

• Folk Blues

Name one of the two instruments that usually played traditional Blues music

What year was slavery abolished in America?

• 1857

• 1870

• 1830

• 1865

Which of these IS NOT an African-influence to Blues music?

• Syncopation

• Call-and-Response

• Swing Rhythms

• Instrumentation

What is the definition of 'Call-and-Response'?

Which genre, from the options below, did the playing style of the guitar in Blues music influence the most?

• Jazz Music

• Hip-Hop Music

• Rock music

• Country Music

What is the correct number of bars in a full blues sequence?

Which of these is not a common Blues instrument?

• Guitar

• Trumpet

• Saxophone

• Trombone