Jazz
The city considered the birthplace of jazz
What is New Orleans?
Michael Jackson
Who is the King of Pop?
Often called the "King of Latin Pop," this artist brought a worldwide hit with "Livin' La Vida Loca
Who is Ricky Martin?
True or False: Traditional Middle Eastern music uses a lot of chords (harmony)?
False
music that originates in traditional popular culture
What is Folk Music?
A small jazz group, typically 3-5 players
What is a combo?
Madonna
Who is the Queen of Pop?
This dance, originating in Buenos Aires, is characterized by the use of the bandoneon, a type of concertina
What is the Tango?
The Oud
What is the Primary instrument?
Accordion
What is Traditional Folk instruments?
The rhythmic feel that became standard in the 1930s
What is Swing?
Combined different genres
What did the Beatles change?
Emerging in the 1970s in NYC, this term was coined to describe a hybrid style mixing Cuban son, mambo
What is Salsa?
"Dum" and "Tak"
What are percussion sounds?
Mechanical String Instrument
What is a Hurdy Gurdy?
While Louis Armstrong was a major figure, this 1930s bandleader and vibraphonist introduced the vibraphone to jazz
Who is Lionel Hampton?
This common rock instrument varies in size and type. The electrical version is known as a keyboard.
What is the Piano?
This style of music from the Dominican Republic, originally marginalized, was revitalized by artists like Juan Luis Guerra in the 1980s.
What is Bachata?
Banjo
What is NOT a middle eastern instrument?
Call-and-response
What is Folk Music Characteristics?
This legendary jazz guitarist developed a unique style using only two fingers on his fretting hand after an injury
Who is Django Reinhardt?
Rhythm, melody, relatable/easy lyrics, repeated chorus
What are the four key characteristics of pop music?
Known as "El Cantante de los Cantantes," this Puerto Rican salsa legend was a key artist for Fania Records
Who is Hector Lavoe?
Classical Arabic Music
What genre is influenced by maqam?
Of Monsters and Man
What is Icelandic Folk-Pop artist group?