Genres
What is the genre name of the most popular traditional music in Spain?
Flamenco
Name ONE Caribbean country:
Jamaica, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Bahamas, etc.
What continent is Mexico on?
North America
Why is Africa nicknamed the "Mother Continent"?
It is the oldest continent to be inhabited by humans.
What does culture mean?
The traditions, beliefs, and ideas of a group of people
What genre of music is the oldest traditional music of Mexico?
Mariachi
Name the geography of the Caribbean region.
Clear water, coastal beaches, volcanic mountains, coral reefs, and caves.
In the north of mexico near Texas, what type of geography would you find in Mexico?
Desert
The majority of Africa has this type of geography:
Grasslands, Savannah
Name TWO Latin Pop artists:
Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Iglesias
This instrument is the most important to the African culture and is used in almost every type of music.
Drums
Who is Koffee?
In 2019, at 19 years old she became the youngest person and only woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album
Name ONE occasion where you would hear Mariachi music.
Weddings, dances, funerals, parades, etc.
What is a proverb?
A short saying that states a general truth or piece of advice
Define genre and how culture impacts it:
Style of music from a particular place. The culture influences the type of music created.
This instrument is a way for the Mexican culture to spiritually reconnect with their ancestors through music. It is used at almost every traditional Mexican festival.
Marimba
Name ONE traditional Caribbean instrument:
Maracas, Guiro, Claves
What is the name of the suit and hat that Mariachi musicians wear?
Charro Suit and Sombrero
Name ONE use of music in Africa:
Rituals, work songs, communication, dance/recreation/ everyday life.
Why is it important to study and learn about other culture's music?
To open our eyes and learn how other people experience music across the world. To see how it compares to the music we listen to.
In the Caribbean, Reggae music emphasizes what beats in music?
2 and 4
Caribbean music is the product of cultural mixing, briefly describe what that means.
The Caribbeans are a tri-racial society where many different cultures come together. It can be heard as reflecting the sounds of its varying influences.
Name the FOUR common Mariachi instruments:
Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Harp
Define the following African music techniques:
Polyrhythm
Ostinato
Call and Response
Polyrhythm - More than one rhythm being played at a time.
Ostinato - Short pattern repeated over and over again in the music
Call and Response - When one person sings or plays something and another person replies by singing or playing back. A musical conversation.
Name an animal/geography that you would find in each country:
Caribbean:
Mexico:
Africa:
Caribbean - large aquatic biodiversity
Mexico - Desert animals, tropical/ rainforest animals
Africa - LION KING ANIMALS