Rhythm
What rhythm is "an act of standing up"?
Sicá
Name the main instrument of la Bomba Puertorriqueña.
Bomba or Bombas
This is called the bomba's dance floor.
Batey
In what century “La Bomba” was developed?
16th Century
The dancers walk in circle to mark his/her space.
Paseo
What rhythm "restore balance"?
Cuembé
How many minor percussion instruments are there?
2
This person directs the song?
The Dancer
This community get together to make music with their rhythms and dances in form of expression.
Black Slaves
In this step, the dancers salutes “la Bomba Primo”.
Saludo
What rhythm is "played in a fast pace"?
Seis Corrido
Name the instrument that keeps the rhythm.
Buleador
What word is what "the "tainos" do there dancing and singing."
Areyto
In This Activity they tell stories, legends, news, and they connect with each other.
Bámbula
In this step, the dancers start to improvise to express their thoughts and feelings and “la bomba primo” plays their steps.
Piquete
What rhythm "influenced by the Dutch" and is a dance the imitates how the slave owners danced?
Holandés
What instrument marks the dancer's steps?
Primo
Name the traditional outfit of men.
White hat, white shirt and white or black pants.
Although the song could be in Spanish, some of the words or frases are in a different language. For example:
Creolle
In this step, the dancer finishes their improvisation.
Cierre
What rhythm is to "free negative emotions like sad or anger"?
Yuba
Name the 3 instruments of la Bomba Puertorriqueña
1. Cua
2. Maraca
3. Bombas
Name the traditional outfits of women.
White turban, with blouse and white skirt with a petticoat (an underskirt.)
1. San Juan
2. Santurce
3. Loiza
What is the Name of the wood that they use to make "las bombas"?
Duelas