Unit 6 Lesson 3: ¿Qué Compraron? Flashcards
What is Parque Nacional Iguazú
Parque Nacional Iguazú is an amazing waterfall located at the border between Brazil and Argentina.
Whats the weather at Iguazú like
The weather at Iguazú was good, although it is fairly humid there because it is located in a subtropical zone.
(Parque Nacional Iguazú) The park itself is part of the Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest
It is a jungle, so there are many species of palms, ferns, and other large jungle trees. When we were there, I couldn’t believe the variety of wildlife. Because it is a protected area, the wildlife can thrive there without outside interference.
The falls themselves are part of the Iguazú River.
. The river makes a big U shape, and the main waterfall, the Garganta del Diablo, or Devil’s Throat, has a drop that’s more than 260 feet.There are many smaller waterfalls that make up the Iguazú Falls
e. The falls themselves are one of the new
seven natural wonders of the world. It’s hard to believe that it took almost 200,000 years for the falls to form!
what is Ástor Piazzolla known for
Ástor Piazzolla. Piazzolla is widely known for his tango music.
How did Piazzolla get interested in tango
He started performing at a very early age. When he was younger, he heard violinist Elvino Vardaro play the tango, and he became enamored with Vardaro’s interpretations of the tango.
How did contermporay tango come to be
e then went to study in Paris, where he composed tangos for string orchestras and even formed an octet to perform the tangos.
What were Piazzolla tangos like
His tangos were considered daring and different from classical tango.
he wrote more than 300 tangos? What did his tangos combine together
They combine traditional tango with classical and jazz music, merging the techniques of each genre to create a new form of the tango.
What did Piazzolla do in addition to tangos
Piazzolla wrote film scores and music for plays and ballet performances.
