african and latin american music Flashcards
use of ostinato (repeated pattern)
melody
heterophony, two or more musicians play improvisation of the same melody)
texture
upbeat rhythm through percussion instruments or using human body instruments
rhythm
strong upbeat from percussion instruments
Maracatu
nacao means
nation
String instruments
Harp
Fiddle
Zither
Charango
Percussion instruments
Sansa
Dyembre
Bombo
Chajchas
Cajon
Claves
Maracas
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.
blues
gospel style music
soul
Lead singer announces an opening phrase or call, a chorus utters a short response
call and response
Similar to salsa and uses instruments like accordions
cumbia
aka negro spiritual
spiritual
livelyy and spirited dance of two people
Tango
latin american ballroomdance with fast basic pattern of three steps with a shufflle
cha cha
derived from samba. Gives more emphasis on percusssion and melody
bossa nova