music test. two deck one

What is the Arabic word for music?

Musiqaa, It does not refer to melodic recitation of the Quran.

What is the holy book of Islam?

Quran

Recitation of the holiest book in Islam is a presentation done with much

Passion (soul)

What is Quranic recitation called?

Tajwid

What is the oldest notated religious chant in Europe?

Plainchant

What is Plainchant also called?

Gregorian Chant

What Jamaican religious movement venerates Haile Selassie?

Rastafarianism

What Jamaican popular music genre originated in the 1960s among Rastafarians?

Reggae

Where does Reggie get its distinctive sound from placing its rhythmic accent on the _____

Off-beat

What is reggae’s off-beat style called?

Skanking

What kind of lead line does the bass play in reggae?

Artful Melodic And Melodic lead line

What does the guitar provide in reggae?

Off-beat rhythm

Reggaeton is a blend of reggae and what genre?

hip hop

What music style involves a DJ rapping over fast reggae-inspired rhythms?

Dancehall Music

How is music defined in this course?

Sound Organized by Humans

What is the oldest instrument found in Hohle Fels Cave in southwest Germany?

Bone Flute

is the ancient bone flute a primitive instrument?

no,

What Indian term refers to both music and dance?

Sangita

Which cultures often integrate music into everyday life?

Indigenous North Americans and Africans

What kind of power does music have beyond scientific explanation?

Metaphysical power

What kind of festival is mentioned as an example of collective musical energy?

Electronic Dance Music festival

What is formal dance?

Structured dance, such as European ballet

What is informal dance?

Unstructured dancing at a concert or club

What is a primitive instrument?

An instrument made using relatively simple materials and construction