Calypso Music Flashcards
1
Q
Calypso comes from __________
A
Trinidad
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
3
Q
Texture in Calypso.
A
- Homophonic / Polyphonic
melodies and countermelodies
4
Q
- Strings
- Brass
- Woodwind
A
- acoustic, electric and bass guitars
- trumpets and trombones
- Clarinets and saxophones
5
Q
Name two drums used in Calypso
A
Bongos and conga drums
6
Q
Name 5 percussion instruments used in Calypso
A
Claves, bamboo sticks, wood blocks and maracas
Modern drum kit
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.
8
Q
What are the steel pans played with?
A
Played with mallets that have a rubber head
9
Q
Name two techniques the can be created using the steel pans.
A
Tremolo or rolling (to create a sustained note)
10
Q
The steel pans create dynamic ____1___ and syncopated ___2___
A
1= contrast 2= rhythms
