African and Latin American Music

Question 1

Melody of African Music

Answer 1

use of ostinato (repeated pattern)

Question 2

Texture of African Music

Answer 2

heterophony

Question 3

two or more musicians play improvisation of the same melody done independently and simultaneously.

Answer 3

heterophony

Question 4

Rhythm of African Music

Answer 4

upbeat rhythm through percussion instruments or using human body movements.

Question 5

Maracatu of African Music:

Answer 5

strong beats from percussion instruments

Question 6

The Maracatu groups were called?

Answer 6

nacao, which means nation.

Question 7

Maracatu first appeared in?

Answer 7

African state Pernambuco

Question 8

African Musical Instruments imitate the sound of?

Answer 8

nature

Question 9

musical form evolved from African Americans during the latter part of 19th century. It is expressive and soulful style of singing. This urban blues gave birth to rock and roll and rhythm and blues.

Answer 9

Blues

Question 10

refers to gospel-style music evolved between 1950’s-1960’s. combines the basics of rhythm and blues and gospel music, which was popularized by the African Americans. Characterized by vocal emphasis and an emotional and improvised delivery. Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and James Brown(Godfather of _____).

Answer 10

Soul

Question 11

also known as Negro _______. monophonic in nature and in a Capella which is the origin of Blues.

Answer 11

Spiritual

Question 12

lead singer announces an opening phrase or call, and a chorus utters a short response. The lead singer repeats and makes variation of the call while the chorus responds their simple part. The instrumentalists may also be part of the call and response.

Answer 12

Call and Response

Question 13

The rhythm and styles of Latin American music are influenced by?

Answer 13

US and other countries in European like Spain and Portugal

Question 14

four elements of Latin American Music (MCLG)

Answer 14

Musical Style
Cultural Backgrounds
Language
Geography

Question 15

Tango, Bossa nova, merengue, salsa and also other genres such reggae, jazz, rock and Latin pop.

Answer 15

Latin American Music

Question 16

It is a dual headed drum made from a deep tree trunk with patches made up of calf or goat skin; it is played by using two sticks

Answer 16

Bombo

Question 17

it is a rattle made up of dried hooves from sheep, llama, or goat and is worn with a wrist cloth bracelet.

Answer 17

Chajchas

Question 18

it is a panpine type of reed made up of pieces of bamboo that are tied together

Answer 18

Zampoñas

Question 19

This is a 10-string guitar made from the shell of an armadillo.

Answer 19

Charango

Question 20

it is a flute made of bones or bamboo that has a vertical notched reed

Answer 20

Quena

Question 21

it is a rectangular box made of wood and played and used as a drum. It is used by tapping its front part while the musician sits on it. Also known as the ‘beatbox’

Answer 21

Cajon

Question 22

These are instruments made of gourd-like coconut shells with beans, seeds, or small pebbles placed inside; they are played by shaking

Answer 22

Maracas

Question 23

These are a pair of hardwood sticks played by striking them together

Answer 23

Claves

Question 24

it is a type of dance and music similar to salsa and uses instruments like accordions, guitars, and percussions

Answer 24

Cumbia

Question 25

this is a lively and spirited dance of two people. It is a passionate kind of dance that shows expression and connection, and it performed in a traditional or modern style.

Answer 25

Tango

Question 26

this is a Latin American ballroom dance with a fast basic pattern of three steps with a shuffle. It also has a fast rhythmic pattern

Answer 26

Cha-cha

Question 27

this is a style of music that was derived from samba, which is an original Brazilian music. It gives more emphasis on percussion and melody

Answer 27

Bossa Nova

Question 28

It is Spain’s traditional couple dance. It uses music that is traditionally played in bull fighting

Answer 28

Paso Doble

Question 29

This is a Jamaican form of music and dance with strong accented and supplementary beats. In the 1960s, it was known as the SKA and is a variation of rhythm and blues. The most popular artist of this genre was Bob Marley.

Answer 29

Reggae

Question 30

This is a kind of song and a dance which originated from Cuba. It has a percussive rhythm and a combination of Cuba’s musical and dance traditions

Answer 30

Rumba

Question 31

It is a ballroom dance of two quick slow steps and two quick steps and is executed alternately in 4/4 time signature

Answer 31

Foxtrot

Question 32

Characteristics of Afro-Latin American Music (CITT)

Answer 32

Conversation
Improvisation
The voice as an instrument
The instrument as a voice

Question 33

Nonscripted ways of singing which allow for sincere conversation.

Answer 33

Improvisation

Question 34

manipulation of freely controlled piece where they can change the tone of voice, its tempo, creation of moods or even changing the range and voice power.

Answer 34

The voice as an instrument