AoS3: Samba Flashcards

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1
Q

What country does Samba come from?

A

Brazil

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2
Q

What is Samba meant for?

A

Dancing

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3
Q

What different sections are there in Samba?

A

Call and response
poly/cross-rhythm
unison
solo

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4
Q

Where does Samba take influence from?

A

Africa

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5
Q

What instrument usually plays the solo section?

A

Repinique

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6
Q

What is a well-known samba rhythm and what are the two main variants?

A

Son-Clave rhythm
2:3 and 3:2

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7
Q

What is the role of the Apito?

A

To signal section changes or breaks.

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8
Q

What is the usual tempo of Samba?

A

Lively

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