Latin Music - 3rd Grade

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 betweeen people in different areas of Latin America

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.

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 did Tito Puente and Celia Cruz have in common?

• Neither was popular until after they died.

• They both rose to fame as drummers.

• They both were born in Cuba.

• Their popularity earned them "royal" nicknames.

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

• She sings songs in both Spanish and Portuguese.

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

• She popularized a Latin dance called the "Crossover".

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