Central & South America Flashcards
1
Q
What does syncopated mean?
A
Off-beat rhythm
2
Q
What are two themes the lyrics often comment on?
A
Politics & Society
3
Q
The phrases were often s____ & s______
A
Short & Simple
4
Q
Melodies were sometimes i_________
A
Improvised
5
Q
The songs were often in the _____ key
A
Major
6
Q
Used _______ chords
A
Primary
7
Q
What was the common structure?
A
Verse, Chorus, Instrumental
8
Q
What is the texture?
A
Melody & Accompaniment
9
Q
The ________ play the melodies
A
Highest
10
Q
The _______ pitched pans play the chords
A
Middle
11
Q
The ______ pans play the bassline
A
Bass
12
Q
Long sounds are created through _______
A
Tremolo
13
Q
Samba has _____ beats in a bar
A
Two
14
Q
What rhythm is samba?
A
Polyrhythmic
