Calypso Flashcards
1
Q
What is Soca?
A
‘Soul calypso’
Energetic, disco influenced, offshoot of salsa.
2
Q
Where does Calypso music originate from?
A
Trinidad and Tobago
3
Q
Name 2 characteristics of Soca
A
- Use of horns
- Very loud bass guitar
- Latin percussion
- Repeated chord sequences
- lyrics about love and partying
4
Q
Name 3 instruments common in calypso music
A
- acoustic guitar
- bass guitar
- trumpets
- saxophones
- electric guitars
- drum kit
- latin percussion
- steel pans
5
Q
Name characteristics of steel bands
A
- smooth expressive melodic phrases
- syncopation
- tremolo effect
- pans originally made of oil drums
- different size pans
- over 14 types
6
Q
Characteristics of Calypso music in general
A
4/4 time Syncopation Simple harmony Call and response Verse and chorus songs
