AOS 3: RotW - Samba instruments

Question 1

Surdo

Answer 1

• Large, round, resonant bass drum
• Played with one stick and a hand
• Vary in size
• Used for the basic beat for the rest of the bateria

Question 2

Caixa

Answer 2

• Like a snare drum
• Provides middle register for the bateria
• Played with sticks
• Faster rhythms

Question 3

Repenique

Answer 3

• Smaller than Surdo and also provides middle register
• The leader plays repenique
• Played with stick but one hand can be used to create a softer sound

Question 4

Ciuca

Answer 4

• Held horizontally and has large pitch range
• Has a stick inside that the player rubs with a wet cloth
• Pitch varies by adding or releasing pressure on the skin of the drum.

Question 5

Tamborim

Answer 5

• Very small, high pitch drum
• Adds rhythmic punctuation to the bateria
• Held by the player and played with a stick

Question 6

Agogo bells

Answer 6

• Bell with two pitches
• Played with a stick
• Can also be played by clicking the bells together

Question 7

Apito

Answer 7

• Whistle used by the leader
• Controls bateria with its two tones
• Sets tempo and indicates change in section