BrainPOP Latin Music

What is one reason why there are so many styles of Latin music?

• Because Latin America is a very large country

• Because there are many different cultures and nations within Latin America

• Because a lot of people live in Latin America

• Because there is little communication between people in different areas of Latin America

Why does Latin music mix European, African, and indigenous American music? Choose the best answer.

• Those were the three main styles of music in the ancient world.

• The first Latin musicians were trying to mix as many different styles as possible

• All Latin Americans today are descended from one of these three cultures.

• Those three cultures have mixed together in Latin America for centuries.

What does it mean if a piece of music is syncopated?

• The main downbeats are always stressed.

• Off-beats are stressed.

• All beats are stressed.

• It has a rhythmic style that never changes.

These two objects belong to which family of instruments?

• brass

• woodwind

• percussion

• strings

Why are Latin songs usually sung in Spanish or Portuguese?

• These languages are spoken by most people in Latin America.

• Latin music originated in Spain and Portugal.

• The biggest Latin music stars are Spanish and Portuguese.

• People who speak Spanish can also understand Portuguese.

What can you infer from the fact that most Latin music lends itself to dancing?

• Most Latin music has a weak rhythm.

• Dance is a key element of Latin American culture.

• All the best Latin musicians are also dance experts.

• You can't really enjoy Latin music unless you dance to it.

What did Latin musicians Tito Puente and Celia Cruz have in common?

• Neither was popular until after they died.

• They both rose to fame as drummers.

• They were both born in Cuba.

• Their popularity earned both of them "royal" nicknames.

If you saw these guys playing at a restaurant, the music would most likely be:

• Ranchera

• Salsa

• Tango

• Tejano

Which of the following instruments is unique to tango music?

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Why is Gloria Estefan known as a "crossover" artist?

• She sings in both Spanish and Portuguese.

• She's had both Latin hits and American pop hits.

• She crossed the Gulf of Mexico from Cuba to reach the U.S..

• She popularized a Latin dance called ¨the crossover.¨