Samba AOS Flashcards
1
Q
Where does it originate from
A
Latin America used for Carnivals
2
Q
describe the rhythm and ostinatos
A
- ostinatos with offbeat rhythm and syncopation
- son clave is syncopated either 2:3 or 3:2
- call and response
3
Q
what is the main ostinato rhythm called and describe it
A
the Groove - all instruments play their rhythms again
- 4 or 8 beat rhythms
- breaks and mid sections where soloist ‘shows off’
4
Q
describe the role of the sambista
A
signals to the group when to change to different section with a samba whistle (apito)
5
Q
describe the texture
A
- monophonic where a singe rhythm is heard in call and response sections
- polyphonic where sections play different rhythms creating cross rhythms
6
Q
describe the dynamics
A
- very loud for carnivals
- crescendos used at the start
7
Q
describe the tempo
A
- samba is generally fast and keeps constant tempo for dancers
- sometimes rubato (fluctuations in tempo)
8
Q
describe its origins
A
west African slave trade
-expression of Brazilian culture carnival
9
Q
describe the impacts of modern technology on traditional Samba
A
latin american ballroom dance
-mixed with drum n bass becomes sambass
10
Q
name a suitable artist
A
fundo de Quintal, Exalta samba
11
Q
name some instruments used
A
surdo drum agogo bells guiro congas claves cowbelll
