Latin Music (BrainPop)

What can you infer from the mix of European, African, and Indigenous influences in Latin music?

• 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

Latin rap, Latin hip-hop, and reggaeton show that Latin music:

• Celebrates musicians from Cuba and Puerto Rico

• Is mostly played in underground dance clubs

• Remains true to its Spanish and Portuguese roots

• Continues to absorb and combine new influences

If you saw these musicians playing at an event, the music would most likely be:

• Ranchera

• Salsa

• Tango

• Tejano

Which of the following instruments is unique to tango music?

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Which if the following best describes Tejano music?

• It's a mix of German and Polish music

• It's a fusion of international styles

• It's Polish music played with Mexican instruments

• It's a fusion of Mexican music and African rhythms

1. The diversity of Latin musical styles reflects:

• The size of Latin America

• Many different Latin American cultural groups

• The large population of Latin America

• No communication between Latin American countries