MAPEH W2 - VOCAL FORMS OF AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE FORMS OF LATIN AMERICA(Di ako galit, maganda lang kase kapag capslock)

Question 1

a musical form of the late 19th century that has a deep roots in African-American communities. These communities are located in the so-called “Deep South” of the United States. The slaves and their descendants used to sing as they worked in the cotton and vegetable fields.

Answer 1

Blues

Question 2

a popular music genre of the 1950’s and 1960’s. It originated in the United States. It combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz. The catchy rhythms are accompanied by handclaps and extemporaneous body moves which are among its important features. Other characteristics include “call and response” between the soloist and the chorus, and especially tense and powerful vocal sound.

Answer 2

Soul

Question 3

normally associated with a deeply religious person, refers here to a Negro spiritual, a song form by African migrants to America who became enslaved by its white communities.

Answer 3

Spiritual

Question 4

is a succession of two distinct musical phrases usually rendered by different musicians, where the second phrase acts as a different commentary on or response to the first. Much like the question and answer sequence in human communication, it also forms a strong resemblance to the verse-chorus form in many vocal compositions.

Answer 4

Call and response

Question 5

first surfaced in the African state of Pernambuco, combining the strong rhythms of African percussion instruments with Portuguese melodies. The groups were called “nacoes” (nations) who paraded with a drumming ensemble numbering up to 100, accompanied by a singer, chorus, and a coterie of dancers.

Answer 5

Maracatu

Question 6

Instrument of Maracatu:

Answer 6

Alfaia Drum
Tarol
Gongue
Agbe
Miniero/Ganza

Question 7

Musical Instruments of African Music

Answer 7

Balafon
Rattles
Agogo
Atingting Kon
Slit Drum
Djembre

Question 8

it is a type of dance and music that is similar to salsa and uses instruments like accordion, guitars, and percussions.

Answer 8

Cumbia

Question 9

a vibrant and playful dance between two people. It has very rich potential for expression, improvisation, and connection and is danced in both modern and traditional styles.

Answer 9

Tango

Question 10

a modified Cuban motion hip action, because of the speed. This is an exuberant dance that will get your heart pumping and put a smile on your face.

Answer 10

Cha-Cha

Question 11

(meaning “double-step” in Spanish) is one of the most dramatic of all the Latin dances. The man should also incorporate the apel, a move in which he strongly stamps his foot, much like a matador strikes ground in order to capture the attention of the bull. All moves of the moves should be sharp and quick, with the chest and head held high to represent arrogance and dignity.

Answer 11

Paso Doble

Question 12

two types of Rumba:

Answer 12

Cuban Rumba
Ballroom Rumba

Question 13

A group of dances associated with Afro – Cuban music.

Answer 13

Cuban Rumba

Question 14

Refers to the sensual ballroom dance performed in social occasions and international dances.

Answer 14

Ballroom Rumba

Question 15

a ballroom dance of two quick slow steps and two quick steps.

Answer 15

Foxtrot

Question 16

literally means “New Beat”. The word ________in Brazil means that something is performed in a natural and skillful way. It is from the fusion of samba and jazz.

Answer 16

Bossa Nova

Question 17

it is a musical style that developed in Jamaica in the early 1960’s. This genre evolved from such earlier styles such as ska and rocksteady.

Answer 17

Reggae