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AQA A-Level French
3. Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
3.2 Contemporary francophone music
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What is contemporary francophone music?
Music from French-speaking countries
Name a popular contemporary francophone artist
Stromae
What musical style is associated with cultural identity in francophone music?
Pop/Rock
Contemporary francophone music includes diverse
genres
Match the artist with their key characteristic:
Stromae ↔️ Combines Belgian and African influences
Christine and the Queens ↔️ Performs in French
Daft Punk ↔️ Uses French cultural imagery
What electronic duo is known for its futuristic aesthetic?
Daft Punk
How does contemporary francophone music influence French culture?
Shapes and reflects norms
Which genre helps amplify French cultural visibility in mainstream music scenes?
Pop/Rock
Match the theme with its corresponding style:
Cultural identity ↔️ Pop/Rock
Social issues ↔️ Hip-Hop/Rap
Personal expression ↔️ Electronic
Globalization ↔️ World Music
Christine and the Queens write and perform their music entirely in the
French
Christine and the Queens' music often features sparse, atmospheric
instrumentation
Contemporary francophone music uses French language in
lyrics
True
Match the theme with its style:
Cultural identity ↔️ Pop/Rock
Social issues ↔️ Hip-Hop/Rap
Personal expression ↔️ Electronic
Globalization ↔️ World Music
Which musical style incorporates international influences in contemporary francophone music?
World Music
Globalization in francophone music blends traditional sounds with global elements
True
Christine and the Queens' music often features sparse, atmospheric
instrumentation
What cultural value does contemporary francophone music address through social issues?
Inequality
Contemporary francophone music addresses social issues like
inequality
and immigration.
True
What is a key theme explored in contemporary francophone music?
Cultural identity
What musical influences does Stromae combine in his songs?
Belgian and African
What type of musical structures does Stromae use in his songs?
Complex, layered arrangements
Which artist reinforces cultural pride by using French lyrics?
Christine and the Queens
Contemporary francophone music features a fusion of French and international musical
elements
Contemporary francophone music explores a range of
themes
Personal expression in contemporary francophone music is often conveyed through the
electronic
style.
What is a musical style that celebrates French language and heritage?
Pop/Rock
What is a key feature of Stromae's musical compositions?
Complex, layered arrangements
Contemporary francophone music reinforces cultural pride through
French
lyrics
True
Music using French lyrics reinforces cultural pride and
identity
Contemporary francophone music blends traditional francophone sounds with global genres like pop, rock, hip-hop, and
electronic
Globalization in contemporary francophone music involves blending
traditional
sounds with global musical elements.
True
Daft Punk incorporates French cultural references into their music videos.
True
Daft Punk's compositions demonstrate a keen understanding of musical
tension
and release.
True