G10 Latin American Instruments, Instrumental Music & Vocal Music Flashcards
Latin American musical instruments are mostly _ instruments with different timbres.
percussion
Rhythmic pattern Influence from nearby _.
Africa
a pair of single-headed hand drums from Cuba
Conga
one of the simplest Latin American musical instruments
essentially a pair of wooden sticks which are struck together to produce a sound
Clave
a pair of drums smaller than the conga
The two drums are raised on stands and are played with sticks
The pitch of the drums is also tuned much higher
Timbales
looks similar to a tambourine
Pandeiro
pair of wooden shells with handles
The shells hold dried seeds inside them, and when are shaken, they create a rattling sound
Maracas
a ballroom dance set to big-band swing music
Dance steps are characterized by walking motions
Foxtrot
a dance from Bueno Aires set to medium-fast upbeat music
Tango
a Spanish bullfight dance marked by aggressive movements
Paso Doble
The name is a Portuguese phrase that means “new trend.”
It is a Brazilian form of pop music that combines samba and jazz, and it played in syncopated 2/4 time.
Bossa Nova
Bossa Nova is a Portuguese phrase that means
“new trend”
In terms of instrumentation bossa nova is relatively simple, usually using only a
guitar, drum, and a single-note piano accompaniment.
a vocal form that originated in Jamaica is based on ska
It is characterized by the accents on the upbeats of the measure, rather than the downbeats
Reggae
The instrumentation is also simple and usually consists of drums, bass guitar, and electric guitar
Reggae
Lyrics of reggae songs usually speak about social justice but can also be about love. _ _ is considered as reggae’s biggest star.
Bob Marley
a medium to fast song and dance form from Cuba
It is composed of three parts with an introduction, improvised verses, and call & response
Rhumba
3 parts of rhumba
introduction, improvised verses, and call & response
a dance that originated in Colombia that merges African, indigenous, and European influences
Cumbia
The drum patterns are _, while the flute playing is _, and the costumes and choreography are distinctly _.
African
indigenous
European
a dance that originated in Cuba in the 1940s.
Cha-cha
It is a vibrant and energetic dance, and is counted as “1, 2, cha-cha-cha”.
Cha-cha
The music is set to 4/4 time, and the fourth beat is divided into two eighth notes. The music must reflect a happy, party-like atmosphere and is usually played at _ to _ beats per minute.
110 to 130
a composer and violinist who wanted to create a derivative of mambo and rhumba
(cha-cha)
Enrique Jorrin
