AoS3: Samba Flashcards
1
Q
What country does Samba come from?
A
Brazil
2
Q
What is Samba meant for?
A
Dancing
3
Q
What different sections are there in Samba?
A
Call and response
poly/cross-rhythm
unison
solo
4
Q
Where does Samba take influence from?
A
Africa
5
Q
What instrument usually plays the solo section?
A
Repinique
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
7
Q
What is the role of the Apito?
A
To signal section changes or breaks.
8
Q
What is the usual tempo of Samba?
A
Lively