Introduction
Where did Latin Music Originate?
Latin Music Originated in Mexico, Central America and small portions of South America
Where did Salsa Music originate from?
New York City
Where did Meringue music originate?
Dominican Republic
Where did Reggaeton music originate?
Puerto Rico
Where did Bachata music originate?
Dominican Rupublic
In what century did Latin music originate?
16th Century
When did Salsa music start?
In started in the 1960s in New York
When did Merengue music start?
19th Century
When did Reggaeton music start?
In the 1970s
When did Bachata music start?
1962
What is the most common DRUM used in Latin music?
Congas. Congas first originated in Africa, but is now very common in Latin music.
Is Salsa Cuban or Puerto Rican or Cuban or both?
Both
Is Merengue Music fast pace or slow pace?
it is fast pace because it has 2/4 beats.
Is Reggaeton music fast pace or slow pace?
Reggaeton Music is a mix of fast a slow beats.
Is Bachata or Salsa more fast pace?
Salsa
Is Italian music Latin?
Yes. Some types of Italian music is Latin (Spanish Latino).
What is the rhythm of salsa music?
"Clave" or the "son clave". Clave is a rhythmic pattern used in a lot of Cuban music.
How can you tell if music is Merengue?
Merengue Music also has four beats and a common instrument used in it is called the Güira. The Güira is a metal percussion instrument used in many Latin music.
How can you tell if music is Reggaeton?
Reggaeton music has many hip hop lyrics.
How can you tell if a song is Bachata?
Bachata Music consists of a four beat rhythm. Which means there is 4 beats every measure
Name three famous Latino artists ( x 2 points)
Some examples include: Jenifer Lopez, Selena Quintanilla, Price Royce.
How can you tell if a song is salsa?
Salsa music almost always starts with a horn intro
What are the characteristics of Merengue.
The dance encourages creativity because the dance is really fun and easy to do
What is a popular Reggaeton song released in 2019?
Despicito
How many steps are in the dance Bachata?
3 steps