Latin Music

Question 1

Rhythm

Answer 1

Pattern of beats

Question 2

Polyrhythms

Answer 2

Two or more rhythms simultaneously

Question 3

Syncopation

Answer 3

Weaker beat of music stressed/ emphasised

Question 4

Bossa nova

Answer 4

New trend/ style

Question 5

Call & response

Answer 5

Series of two parts usually played or sung by different musicians. The second part is heard as an answer to the first.

Question 6

Where in the world is Latin American music

Answer 6

Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries of the americas and the Caribbean

Question 7

The samba

Answer 7

Samba is a Brazilian musical genre derived from African and European roots.

Question 8

Music of the Andes

Answer 8

The oldest tradition in Latin America is that of the native Indians who live in the Ardean mountains. Most of their instruments date from ancient times and include pan pipes, flutes, guitars, harps and drums

Question 9

Tango origin

Answer 9

Argentina and Uruguay

Question 10

Bossa nova and tango origin

Answer 10

Brazil

Question 11

Salsa and rumba origin

Answer 11

Cuba