VOCAL FORMS OF AFRICAN MUSIC Flashcards
1
Q
Where did Maracatu first surfaced in?
A
African State of Pernambuco
2
Q
It is a combination of strong percussion instruments with Portuguese melodies
A
Maracatu
3
Q
The maracatu groups were called?
A
Nacoes
4
Q
What does nacoes mean?
A
Nations
5
Q
This group parades with a drumming ensemble numbering up to 100, accompanied by a singer, a chorus, and a coterie of dancers
A
The maracatu groups called the nacoes (nations)
