Home > MusicMusical Genres and Their Origins Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% Musical Genres and Their Origins 1. Which musical genre is characterized by improvisation and originated in the early 20th century? Classical Jazz Metal Rock 2. Which American city is often credited as the birthplace of grunge music? Los Angeles Seattle New York Nashville 3. Which style of music originated in Brazil and combines samba and jazz influences? Bachata Bachata Bossa Nova Samba 4. Which musical genre is often associated with the Mississippi Delta? R&B Blues Country Jazz 5. Which genre of music became popular in the 1980s with artists like Madonna and Michael Jackson? Rap Disco Pop Rock 6. Which genre of music originated in Jamaica in the late 1960s? Salsa Folk Blues Reggae 7. Which type of music is heavily influenced by gospel and rhythm and blues and became widely popular in the 1960s? Blues R&B Soul Jazz 8. Which genre of music emerged in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s? Blues Hip-hop Country Electronic 9. Which country is the birthplace of flamenco music? Germany France Italy Spain 10. Which genre of music is characterized by its heavy use of synthesizers and electronic beats? Opera Electronic Dance Music Hard Rock Trance 11. Which genre of music originated in Cuba and is known for its rhythmic dance beats? Mambo and songe Reggae Hip-hop Rock 12. Which genre of music has its roots in Scotland and Ireland and features instruments like the fiddle and banjo? Bluegrass music Country Pop Hip-hop 13. Which genre of music developed from African rhythms and was popularized in New Orleans? Hip-hop Blues Pop Jazz 14. Which genre of music originated in South Korea and is characterized by its energetic performances and catchy melodies? K-pop Reggaeton Jazz Pop 15. Which genre of music is traditionally performed with an accordion and originated in Mexico? Flamenco Polka Tejano music Salsa 16. Which genre is known for its electric guitar riffs and originated in the 1950s? Electronic Rock Reggae Rock & Roll 17. Which genre of music is known for its deep bass and originated in the UK in the late 1990s? Ambient Techno Dubstep Drum and Bass 18. Which music style originated in India and is deeply associated with Bollywood films? Hip-hop Classical Folk Indian pop music Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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