USA + Canada
What are the two official languages of Canada?
English + French
What language do they speak in Mexico?
Spanish
What is the most common language of Central America?
Spanish
True or false: Brazil is the largest country in South America?
True
How many continents are there?
7
How many states are the USA divided into?
50
What is the famous traditional folk ensemble of Mexico called? (Hint: It starts with an M)
Mariachi
True or false: Guiros, cabasas and bongos are all used in Cuban music.
True!
This high-energy, percussive genre/style of music found in Brazil is often used during parades and starts with an S, what is it called?
(Hint: S _ m b _)
Samba
What continent do you live on?
North America
True or False: Music from Cape Breton (Nova Scotia, Canada) sounds very Irish, like Celtic Fiddle music.
True!
Is Mexico north or south of the United States of America?
South.
What famous instrument is from Trinidad & Tobago? (Hint: It is made from an old oil barrel. "_ _ _ _ _" drum)
The Steel Drum
What language do they speak in Brazil?
Portuguese
True or False: Both Hawaii and Puerto Rico are part of the United States of America?
True
Is the dulcimer, a string folk instrument, from Canada or the USA?
The United States of America
What special Mexican celebration takes place during November? (Hint: Sugar Skulls)
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Name 3 countries of Central America
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
This style of jazz from Brazil makes many people feel calm, you are likely to hear it at a coffee shop in the USA, what is it called? (Hint: B _ s s _ N _ v _)
Bossa Nova
What is the special water way in Panama called? It was built so ships could cut through North and South America
The Panama Canal
What Native American tribe has the piece of music, "Happy Song"? Lyrics: Hi yo, hi yo eep-c knee-yah
(Hint: N _ v _ _ o Tribe)
The Navajo Tribe
What is the special scream in Mariachi called? Hint it starts with a G. "G r _ t _ (s)"
Grito(s)
Answer one of the following questions:
What is a famous style/genre of music from Jamaica, or name a famous musician from Jamaica?
Reggae or Bob Marley
This metal percussion instrument is used in Brazil and features a high and low sound. Ms. Vita only has one. What is it called? (Hint: A g _g _)
Agogo
Name the only continent without music.
Antarctica