Calypso Music Flashcards

1
Q

Calypso comes from __________

A

Trinidad

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2
Q

What is the rhythm and metre in Calypso Music?

A
  • Uses syncopated rhythms
  • 2/2 or 4/4 time signature
  • Follows a 3-3-2 pattern
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3
Q

Texture in Calypso.

A
  • Homophonic / Polyphonic

melodies and countermelodies

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4
Q
  1. Strings
  2. Brass
  3. Woodwind
A
  1. acoustic, electric and bass guitars
  2. trumpets and trombones
  3. Clarinets and saxophones
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5
Q

Name two drums used in Calypso

A

Bongos and conga drums

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6
Q

Name 5 percussion instruments used in Calypso

A

Claves, bamboo sticks, wood blocks and maracas

Modern drum kit

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7
Q

What is a steel pan? Describe the shape and appearance.

A

A steel pan is a tuned percussion instrument with a concave surface which is dented to make specific notes.

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8
Q

What are the steel pans played with?

A

Played with mallets that have a rubber head

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9
Q

Name two techniques the can be created using the steel pans.

A

Tremolo or rolling (to create a sustained note)

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10
Q

The steel pans create dynamic ____1___ and syncopated ___2___

A
1= contrast
2= rhythms
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