Latin Music Flashcards
1
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Many dances are commonly linked with Latin music- tango, salsa, cha-cha, rumba, bossa nova
A
The term bossa nova means- ‘ new trend’ or ‘ new way’ or ‘ new fashion’
2
Q
Instruments in Latin music
A
Panpipes, charango, Bombo, percussion
3
Q
Panpipes-
A
Used often in Latin music- they consist of hollow pan pipes of bamboo made to various lengths - a sound is made by blowing the top of the pipe
4
Q
Charango
A
The charango is a version of the European mandolin type instrument, brought by Spanish settlers. ‘Charango’ means ‘ Armadillo’ in the Quechva language.
5
Q
Bombo
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This is a deep Andean drum. It is found in many Latin American pieces.
6
Q
Other percussion
A
Maracas
7
Q
Cabasa
A
Claves
