Synthwave Music and the 1980s Nostalgia Trip Quiz

Question 1

What is a common visual element associated with synthwave album art and promotional material?

Accepted Answer

Pastel colors and geometric shapes

Answer

Black and White Photography

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Live Band Photography

Answer

Abstract Expressionism

Question 2

Match the Synthwave artists with their associated albums.

Accepted Answer

Kavinsky → Reallife; Perturbator → Dangerous Days; Power Glove → Night Driving Avenger

Question 3

The terms 'synthwave' and 'retrowave' are always used interchangeably and have no distinct differences.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

Which of these films is MOST associated with the synthwave aesthetic?

Accepted Answer

Drive

Answer

The Breakfast Club

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Back to the Future

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Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Question 5

Arrange these synthesizers in order of their introduction, from earliest to latest.

Accepted Answer

Minimoog → Yamaha DX7 → Roland Juno-106

Question 6

Synthwave is primarily influenced by 1970s disco music.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 7

Synthwave music is generally known for its complex lyrical content and focus on social commentary.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 8

Which video game soundtrack heavily influenced the Synthwave genre?

Accepted Answer

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

Answer

Super Mario Bros.

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The Legend of Zelda

Answer

Tetris

Question 9

Match the following synthwave subgenres with a defining characteristic.

Accepted Answer

Outrun → Nostalgic and upbeat; Darksynth → Aggressive and dystopian; Dreamwave → Atmospheric and melancholic

Question 10

Place these elements in order of their influence on Synthwave (earliest to latest).

Accepted Answer

1980s Film Soundtracks → Retro Video Games → Electronic Music (Kraftwerk, etc.)