
Exploring the Blues: A Quiz

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Performing Arts
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7th Grade
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Hard
Mr Vallally-Godfrey
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which American region is most closely associated with the origins of blues music?
The Mississippi Delta
The Scottish Highlands
The Australian Outback
The French Riviera
Answer explanation
The Mississippi Delta is widely recognized as the birthplace of blues music, rooted in African American history and culture, making it the correct choice over the other unrelated regions.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common structure used in traditional blues music?
12-bar blues
8-bar verse
16-bar chorus
32-bar bridge
Answer explanation
The 12-bar blues is the most common structure in traditional blues music, consisting of a specific chord progression that repeats every 12 bars, making it foundational to the genre's sound and style.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a typical chord progression for a 12-bar blues in the key of C?
C - F - G
C - D - E
C - F - C - G - F - C
C - G - D
Answer explanation
The typical 12-bar blues progression in C is C - F - C - G - F - C. This structure emphasizes the I, IV, and V chords, which are essential in blues music, making this choice the correct answer.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a walking bassline?
A bassline that moves smoothly in stepwise motion, often using quavers
A bassline that only uses one note
A bassline played only on the drums
A bassline that jumps in large intervals
Answer explanation
A walking bassline typically features smooth, stepwise motion, often using quavers, creating a fluid and rhythmic foundation in music. This distinguishes it from other basslines that may use fewer notes or larger intervals.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is NOT a primary triad in the key of G major?
G major
C major
D major
F major
Answer explanation
In the key of G major, the primary triads are G major, C major, and D major. F major is not part of this key, making it the correct answer as it does not belong to the primary triads in G major.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In blues music, which three chords are most commonly used as the primary triads?
I, IV, V
II, III, VI
I, II, III
IV, V, VI
Answer explanation
In blues music, the primary triads are based on the I, IV, and V chords. These chords create the foundation for many blues songs, making 'I, IV, V' the correct answer.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which instrument is most commonly associated with playing walking basslines in blues music?
Double bass
Flute
Violin
Trumpet
Answer explanation
The double bass is the primary instrument for playing walking basslines in blues music, providing a strong rhythmic foundation and deep tones that complement the genre's style. Other instruments listed do not fulfill this role.
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