The Music Of Central And South America - Traditional Samba Flashcards
1
Q
In Samba, a Group of Players Usually has a Leader who Plays the Repinique Drum and Gives what Signals?
A
- To Set the Tempo/Pulse.
- To Indicate when Various Players should Join In or Drop Out.
- To Indicate Changes such as a New Rhythm Pattern or a New Section of Music.
2
Q
Most Frequently Used Instruments?
A
- Repinique.
- Surdos.
- Tamborims.
- Snare Drums.
- Agogo Bells.
- Shakers.
- Claves.
3
Q
What is the Repinique?
A
A Tom-Tom Drum with a Tight Skin Played with a Wooden Stick.
4
Q
What is the Surdos?
A
Large, Deep, Resonating Drums Used for the Rhythmic Pulse.
5
Q
What is a Tamborim?
A
Small Drums Played with Wooden or Nylon Beaters.
6
Q
Rhythmic Features of Samba?
A
- Regular Metre.
- Ostinato.
- Latin American Rhythms.
- Syncopation.
- Sudden Stops.
7
Q
What is Batacuda?
A
A Style of Samba that is Fast and Repetitive.
8
Q
What are Polyrhythms?
A
Each Instrument having a Different Rhythmic Idea, Played at the Same Time.
9
Q
What is a Cross Rhythm?
A
An Effect Created when Conflicting Different Rhythm Patterns are Played at the Same Time.
