Question

question 1
which of the following sentences expresses the
main idea of the article?
a. reggaeton music possesses a characteristic
beat that has become the defining rhythm
don dance floors today.
b. reggaeton is a musical style that arose from
a mix of cultures and now entertains
listeners and dancers worldwide.
c. reggaeton music relies heavily on digital
synthesizers that can reproduce the sound
of almost any instrument.
d. reggaeton is the latest example of how the
digital revolution is changing the music
industry.

Explanation:

The article discusses the origin of reggaeton (related to reggae, influenced by Jamaican migrant workers in Panama), its development (artists like El General creating reggae en español), its spread (from Panama to Puerto Rico), and its cultural aspects (being a form of identity expression and protest). Option B encompasses these elements - it mentions the cultural mix (related to reggae, influenced by different cultures through migration etc.) and its entertainment of a wide audience (spread across and now popular). Option A only focuses on the beat. Option C only on digital synthesizers. Option D only on the digital revolution aspect.

Answer:

B. Reggaeton is a musical style that arose from a mix of cultures and now entertains listeners and dancers worldwide.