Singers/Musicians
Who is the prince of bachata?
Prince Royce
What instrument is most commonly played in Hispanic/Latin music genres?
Guitar
What genre of music uses mostly stringed and brass instruments only? A well-known artist of this genre is Vicente Fernandez.
Mariachi
Name the genre of music based on the sound of this song:
"Tu sonrisa"
Merengue (traditional)
What two genres of music originated in the Dominican Republic?
Merengue and Bachata
Who is the king of bachata?
Romeo Santos
What instrument is closely associated with merengue and bachata? It is a hollow, metallic, cone-shaped instrument that is played by striking/rubbing a rod or stick along the sides of it.
The guira
What genre of music did we talk about that is closely associated with song and dance, and uses castanets?
Spanish Flamenco
Name the genre of music based on the sound of the song:
"Como te voy a olvidar"
Cumbia
Where did Mariachi music originate?
Mexico
Who is the chief ("el mayimbe") of bachata?
Antony Santos
What instrument is played alongside the guira that can help distinguish bachata music from merengue?
Bongo drums
What Latin music genre is considered the most percussion-heavy (meaning that it uses the most drums, of all different kinds), but also uses a traditional double flute?
Cumbia
Name the genre of music based on the sound of the song:
"La vida es un carnaval"
Salsa
What countries influenced reggaetón? (3 countries - each one is worth 100 points)
Panama
Puerto Rico
Jamaica
Name an artist that sings merengue.
Traditional merengue - Elvis Crespo
New merengue - Omega
What genre of music uses the most instruments to create its unique sound?
Salsa
What is mariachi music known for?
Being a male-dominated genre, where women don't get a lot of respect.
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Using mostly just stringed and brass instruments
Name the genre of music based on the sound of the song:
"Lovumba"
Reggaetón
What country did cumbia originate from?
Colombia
Name an artist or musical group that sings mariachi.
Vicente Fernandez
Alejandro Fernandez
Flor de Toloache
Reggaetón is very unique amongst the genres of Latin music because it is known for using what kinds of instruments.
Synthesized/electronically-created sounds
Gloria Estefan, alongside her husband Emilio, are known for being the founding "fathers" of what modern Latin music genre?
Latin pop
Name the genre of music based on the sound of the song:
"Lloro"
Bachata
What countries are credited with influencing modern day salsa? (must name all 3 for credit)
Cuba
Puerto Rico
United States (specifically New York)