Brazilian Samba Flashcards
1
Q
Where does samba come from and where is it played?
A
Comes from brazil, played at carnivals
2
Q
What is the Bateria?
A
The name for the group of drummers in samba
3
Q
What is the tempo like in samba?
A
Fast
4
Q
What are common time signatures for samba?
A
2/4 or 4/4, with emphasis on the second beat
5
Q
What does the leader do in samba?
A
Sets the tempo, changes the patterns, apito whistle
6
Q
Who is the call and response between?
A
The leader and bateria
7
Q
What are the rhythms like in samba?
A
Poly-rhythms, different rhythms played at the same time
8
Q
What is a surdo?
A
large Bass drum that sets the main beat in samba
9
Q
What are some examples of drums in the bateria?
A
Repinique, Caixa, Tamborim, Cuica
10
Q
What is an agogo?
A
Percussion samba instrument with 2 bells at different pitches
