Salsa

Question 1

what are the instruments used?

Answer 1

vocalist, brass ( sax, trumpet and trombone ), rhythm section (piano, bass, percussion/claves)

Question 2

describe the dance movements

Answer 2

pairs, sometimes just hold hands, four beat pattern, forwards side to side, energetic

Question 3

where did it originate?

Answer 3

New York

Question 4

when did it originate?

Answer 4

60’s-70’s

Question 5

by whom did it originate?

Answer 5

Puerto Rican slaves

Question 6

what is it based on?

Answer 6

cuban son

Question 7

how did it originate?

Answer 7

spanish took over cuba, had slaves imported. The Cuban people mixing with Africans formed Son. Cubans took Son to New York

Question 8

what are the African elements?

Answer 8

call and response, complex rhythm.

Question 9

what are the Spanish elements?

Answer 9

language, tres guitar

Question 10

what is the Son Clave rhythm?

Answer 10

3:2 or 2:3

Question 11

what is used on the piano?

Answer 11

ostinato/riffs

Question 12

describe the music elements

Answer 12

short syncopated rhythms, son clave rhythm, improvisation, call and response