Question 1
Which genre developed in New Orleans and is known for improvisation, brass instruments, and swing rhythms?
- Jazz
- Disco
- Reggae
- Bluegrass
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Jazz
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Music Genres trivia quiz
Think you know Music Genres? Prove it against a real opponent. QuizDown has over 120 Music Genres questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Music Genres questions cover
- Jamaican Roots
- Algerian Pop
- Brazilian Jazz
- Cape Verde
- Chicago Dance
- Colombian Folk
- Extreme Metal
- Indonesian Pop
- Modern Jazz
- Ambient
- American Acoustic
- Andalusian Roots
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Question 2
Which Jamaican-born genre is strongly associated with offbeat rhythms and Bob Marley?
- Salsa
- Reggae
- Country
- Funk
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Reggae
Question 3
Which genre, rooted in African American musical traditions, commonly uses twelve-bar chord patterns?
- Opera
- Polka
- Blues
- Techno
Show the answer
Blues
In a real match you’d have ten seconds for each, and faster right answers score more.
How a Music Genres match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven Music Genres questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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