Latin American Music

Characteristics

100

True or false, the Beat is the most important

False, the rhythm is the most important  

200

The beat in Latin American music is inspired by what culture?

Africa and developed in the Caribbean

300

This is the basic Latin rhythm 

Clave

400

Latin American music is motivated by what 4 things?

emotion, passion, rhythm, and movement 

Styles

100

This style is a partner dance with long pauses and detailed body positions 

Tango

200

This style is characterized by strong rhythms, an upbeat tempo, and its danceable music 

Salsa

300

This is a popular dance music with complicated melodies and harmonies

Bossa Nova

400

This style originates from Cuba

Salsa

Composers

100

Known as the "King of Latin Music", this composer is best known for his Latin jazz music and timbale playing 

Tito Puente

200

This composer helped popularize Mexican songs and folklore with his music 

Manuel Ponce

300

This composer created the nuevo tango, which combines tango, jazz and classical music together

Piazzolla

400

This composer wanted Brazil to have a national classical music, so he encouraged people to perform Brazilian folk music 

Villa-Lobos

Instruments

100

This instrument plays the clave

Claves

200

This percussion instrument has ridges down the side and looks similar to a fish

Guiro 

300

This instrument is similar to the accordion and played by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla.   

Bandoneon 

400

This instrument is similar to the tambourine but has a dryer sound with an extra row of jingles

Pandeiro