african and latin american music Flashcards

1
Q

use of ostinato (repeated pattern)

A

melody

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2
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heterophony, two or more musicians play improvisation of the same melody)

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texture

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3
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upbeat rhythm through percussion instruments or using human body instruments

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rhythm

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4
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strong upbeat from percussion instruments

A

Maracatu

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5
Q

nacao means

A

nation

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6
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String instruments

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Harp
Fiddle
Zither
Charango

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7
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Percussion instruments

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Sansa
Dyembre
Bombo
Chajchas
Cajon
Claves
Maracas

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8
Q

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.

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blues

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9
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gospel style music

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soul

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10
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Lead singer announces an opening phrase or call, a chorus utters a short response

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call and response

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11
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Similar to salsa and uses instruments like accordions

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cumbia

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12
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aka negro spiritual

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spiritual

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13
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livelyy and spirited dance of two people

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Tango

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14
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latin american ballroomdance with fast basic pattern of three steps with a shufflle

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cha cha

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15
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derived from samba. Gives more emphasis on percusssion and melody

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bossa nova

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16
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Spain’s traditional couple dance

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paso doble

17
Q

Jamaican form of music and dance with strong accented and supplementary beats

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Reggae

18
Q

originated from cuba

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rumba

19
Q

ballroom dance of two quick slow steps and two quick steps

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foxtrot

20
Q

call and response

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conversation

21
Q

nonscripted ways of singing

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improvisation

22
Q

manipulation of freely controlled piece where they can change the tone of voice

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voice s an instrument

23
Q

instrument serves as a singer along with performer

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instrument as a voice