What is the 'Blues' genre of music, originating in the American South, primarily characterized by?
Quiz Options
- Complex orchestral arrangements
- Melancholy lyrics and expressive vocalizations
- Fast tempos and electronic beats
- Chanting and repetitive melodies
Explanation
The blues is characterized by its often somber lyrics, expressing hardship and sorrow, and its distinctive 12-bar chord progression and 'blue notes'.