Musical Elements
The steady beat that makes you want to dance
What is rhythm?
A Japanese style with drumming and synchronized movements
What is taiko?
A traditional Irish dance style with fast footwork and fiddle music
What is Irish step dance?
A dance style with a "swinging" feel that became famous in the 1920s
What is jazz?
This dance style from Cuba uses fast drums and is called the "soul of Latin music"
What is salsa?
The speed of the music
What is tempo?
This dance style from India mixes traditional and modern moves
What is Bollywood?
A partner dance from Vienna, Austria in triple metre, mainly occurring in ballrooms
What is waltz?
A form of American dancing that involves four couples in a square formation
What is square dancing?
A Brazilian dance with a fast beat and colorful costumes
What is samba?
The volume of the music, whether it's loud or soft
What is dynamics?
Korean music genre with catchy beats and energetic choreography
What is K-pop?
This Spanish dance uses clapping, stomping, and guitar rhythms
What is flamenco?
This music and dance style has a "four on the floor" beat and became popular in the 1970s
What is disco?
A slower dance style from Argentina with dramatic moves and strong rhythms
What is tango?
The unique sound of an instrument, like a drum or a guitar
What is timbre?
A traditional Chinese dance often performed during Lunar New Year
What is lion dance?
A lively Eastern European circle dance with fast, jumping steps
What is the hora?
A 1950s music style with strong rhythms and electric guitars
What is rock 'n' roll?
This Dominican Republic dance uses syncopated rhythms and a small group of instruments
What is merengue?
The sound of two or more notes played together
What is a chord?
A folk dance from Indonesia that uses bamboo instruments and teamwork
What is jaipong?
A modern electronic dance music style from Germany
What is techno?
A high-energy style of music and dance popular at clubs and festivals in the U.S.
What is hip hop?
A lively Puerto Rican dance music style featuring rapping and singing
What is reggaeton?