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Genre Signifiers in Modern Music

These questions evaluate your recognition of key attributes within evolving 21st-century musical forms.

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1
Originating in the UK in the early 2010s, which genre is typified by a tempo around 130-142 BPM, syncopated rhythms, half-time breakdowns, and a focus on sub-bass?
Question 1
2
Which popular 21st-century genre, heavily associated with artists like Lana Del Rey and Lorde, is known for its cinematic soundscapes, melancholic themes, and minimalist, reverb-drenched production?
Question 2
3
The micro-genre known as 'Vaporwave' is sonically characterized by its manipulation of what specific source material?
Question 3
4
Which genre, prominent in the late 2000s and early 2010s, combined elements of indie rock, post-punk revival, and dance music, often featuring prominent basslines and angular guitar riffs?
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5
What is the primary defining instrumental feature of the 'Folktronica' genre?
Question 5
6
Which of the following is a core rhythmic component of modern 'Trap' music production, distinguishing it from earlier Southern hip-hop?
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