History
1930s
an instrument originating in Trinidad that is made of an oil drum with one head beaten down and divided by grooves
steel drum
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
rhythm
Christopher Columbus
After emancipation, African-descended percussion performances were targeted by government bills. This led to
Protests and demonstrations and development of non-traditional instruments
a musical instrument without electrical amplification
acoustic
having an outline/surface that curves inward
concave
What happened as sugar plantations developed around the island?
African slaves were brought to the island.
This is an annual steel band competition that began in Trinidad in 1963.
Panorama
musical instruments played by striking with the hand or with sticks or mallets
quality of sound; degree of highness or lowness
pitch
When Trinidad and Tobago became independent of England.
1962
When Christopher Columbus landed on Trinidad.
1498
precursor to the steel band
tamboo bamboo
having an outline or surface that curves outward
convex
What was Trinidad officially named in 1976?
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
How many times control of Tobago shifted over the years.
what steel pans are made of
musical or vocal sound with reference to pitch, quality, and strength
tone
Who Christopher Columbus found quietly inhabiting the land of Trinidad
Awarak and Carib Indians