Latin American Music

The 3 groups that influenced Latin American Music were the Europeans, Enslaved Africans and:

• Australians

• Indigenous People

• South Americans

What is one of the musical influences from the Europeans?

• Spanish Guitar

• Australian Dijeridoo

• Hawaiian Ukulele

• Djembe

The Enslaved Africans brought which three influences to Latin American music?

• Woodwind, String and Brass instruments.

• Opera, Symphony and Piano Concertos

• Drums, Rhythms and Beats

One significant connection to Latin American and Caribbean Music is that of

• Singing

• Playing Sports

• Painting

• Dancing

Two styles of music we learned about from Mexico include Mariachi and?

• Ranchera

• Cha, Cha, Cha

• Merengue

• Mambo

What does Ranchera music celebrate?

• Weddings

• Birthdays

• Ranching Lifestyle

• Athletics

True or False: The following instruments are included in both Mariachi and Ranchera music--Harmonica, Electric Guitar Snare Drum and Synthesizer.

• True

• False

What is the name of the type of music that comes from Jamaica and is very popular here in the U.S.

• Merengue

• Bachata

• Mambo

• Reggae

Which of the following musicians helped make Reggae music popular internationally?

• Harry Belafonte

• Bob Marley

• Bob Dylan

• Ricky Martin

Select the instrument that is commonly found in Calypso music.

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