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Reggae Flashcards

1
Q

Where did Reggae originate?

A

Jamaica

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2
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When did Reggae become a common type of music?

A

1970’s

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3
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How are the lyrics sung?

A

In a Jamaican dialect and often about local people and events

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4
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What beats are the accents on?

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2nd & 4th beat

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5
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Is reggae normally in 3/4 or 4/4?

A

4/4

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6
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What is the loud bass riff normally played on?

A

bass guitar

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What types of music are used in Reggae?

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Mento, Ska and Rocksteady

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8
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What religion is Reggae based off?

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Rastafarianism

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9
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How are harmonies used in Reggae music?

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Often limited to a few chords which are repeated many times in the same sequence

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10
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What are 3 examples of Reggae songs?

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  • Buffalo soldier
  • Three little birds
  • One love
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11
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Why was Jamaica Britain’s wealthiest and most valuable colony in the 18th century?

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They grew sugar canes and sugar was widely used in Britain for tea and coffee

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12
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Where did slaves come from?

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Africa

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13
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When was slavery officially abolished?

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1838

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14
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What were some other styles of music associated with the Caribbean?

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  • Merengue
  • Calypso
  • Rumba
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15
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Who was Bob Marley?

A

Jamaican singer

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16
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When and where was Bob Marley born?

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Trench-town in 1945

17
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What age did Bob Marley die?

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36

18
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Describe Ska music 🎶

A
  • Upbeat
  • Dance music
  • Prominent bass
  • Lyrics relatively insignificant
  • Use of guitar
  • Off- beat rhythm
19
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What is Reggae?

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  • Accents beats 2 & 4
  • off beat
  • Often has a hook
  • 3 chords used
  • Serious lyrics often used
  • Not used for dancing
20
Q

What is Rocksteady?

A
  • Slow beat
  • Significant lyrics
  • Relaxed
  • On beat rhythm
  • Heavier bass line
21
Q

What are musical elements associated with Reggae?

A
  • Hook
  • Skank
  • Syncopation
  • Improvisation

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