Latin American

Question 1

Name some common samba instruments

Answer 1

Surdo.
Agogo bells.
Chocalho.
Caixa.
Apito.
Tambourim.
Ganza.

Question 2

What does the surdo sound like

Answer 2

sounds like a deep kind of bass.

Question 3

What do the agogo bells sound like

Answer 3

Made of metal sounds kind of tinny and high pitched.

Question 4

What does the Chocalho sound like.

Answer 4

Sounds like shaken maracas made from rice.

Question 5

What does the caixa sound like

Answer 5

Sounds like a snare drum.

Question 6

What does the apito sound like

Answer 6

Sounds like a whistle.

Question 7

What does the tambourim sound like

Answer 7

Plasticky sound.

Question 8

What does the ganza sound like

Answer 8

Sounds like little beads being shook.

Question 9

What are some specific features in samba?

Answer 9

• Syncopation
• Osinato
• Cyclic Rhythms
• Call and Response
• Polyrhythms
• Many instruments - thick texture (polyphonic)
• Fast (Allegro)
• Loud (forte)
• Upbeat thythms
• Sounds like a party/parade/carnival

Question 10

What is Bossa Nova?

Answer 10

Bossa nova is a genre of Brazilian music characterized by its smooth syncopated rhythms, gentle and lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmonies, often featuring acoustic guitar and vocals. It emerged in the late 1950s and gained international popularity in the 1960s, blending elements of samba, jazz, and traditional Brazilian music.