Brazilian Samba
Which part of the world was Brazilian dance and music heavily influenced by?
Africa
True or false: aboriginal people are semi-nomadic.
True
What geographical region is Hawaii part of? (Not including America)
Polynesia
What is the indigenous ethnic group in Zimbabwe called?
The Shona.
What is Mrs. Garcia's dog's name?
Toast
What is the name of the popular, community-oriented festival?
Carnival
True or false: Aborigines are the world’s oldest civilization
True
What is the purpose of traditional Hawaiian music?
Connections to gods, ancestors, or performing rituals like weddings and funerals.
How many official languages does Zimbabwe have?
16
How many days until Halloween?
31
Which is the least important part of Samba music?
Percussion or voice?
Voice. Samba songs do have voice but the main focus is on the various percussion instruments.
What is Dreamtime?
The word describing the Aborigines’ spiritual universe, which can be accessed through music. There is a strong connection between musical performance and spiritual belief.
What was Captain James Cook and what happened to him?
He was the first European visitor and was promptly killed a year later but the native Hawaii people.
What is the traditional melodic instrument called?
Mbira
What is Mrs. Garcia's favorite genre of music?
Funk
What does the word "semba" mean?
Belly-bump
What is Totemism?
A belief system where people have a connection with animals or things from the natural world.
What instruments are used in traditional Hawaiian music?
A high drum (kilu), a low drum (pahu), and voice.
What is the westernized version of the traditional melodic instrument called?
Kalimba
How tall is Mrs. Garcia?
6'
Name one Samba instrument we learned about.
Surdo, Repinique, Cuica, Agogo, Cavaco, Tamborim
What are the three instruments used in Aboriginal music?
Voice, clap sticks, and didjeridu
What is the name of the King that united the Hawaiian islands?
King Kamehameha
What is an example of a polyrhythm?
2 against 3, contrasting meters, etc.
Where did Mrs. Garcia go to undergrad?
Bucknell University