About Latin America
Latin America is generally understood to consist of:
The entire continent of South America, Mexico, Central America, and the Islands of the Carribean.
_____ _________ _____ encompasses a wide variety of styles, including some very influential genres.
Latin American Music
This instrument is synonymous to Latin American music. It is shaken in the hands, and often comes in a pair.
The maracas
Who conquered and colonized the Latin American Cultures?
The Spaniards and the Portuguese.
What is the most popular genre of music found in Latin America?
Salsa
This instrument provides the rhythmic and harmonic support for a band. This instrument has roots from african music but was redesigned in Cuba. What is this instrument?
The marimbula.
When were the Latin American's conquered?
What country in the 20th century influenced Latin American culture allowing for the rise of some non-traditional genres?
The United States.
What instrument holds the key rhythm in Salsa music?
What are the three main languages spoken in Latin America?
Spanish, Portuguese, and native languages.
What is the range of tempo in Salsa music?
150 bpm to 250 bpm
The Bongos, the Congas, and the Timbales
How many languages are spoken across all of Latin America, and how many are co-official?
448 Languages with only 37 co-official languages are spoken.
What five genres of music were influenced by another country in the 20th century?
Latin Pop, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop, Reggaeton
This instrument is of Cuban orgin. It is a pot that can be played as a percussion instrument (as a drum) or as a drone by blowing across the top of it. What is this instrument?
A Botijuela