Latin American Music-Review

What are the three instruments that are used in Mariachi?

• Violin

• Guitar

• Harp

• Piano

What are the two highlighted styles of Music in Mexico?

• Polk

• Mariachi

• Rock

• Ranchera

Who is the National Hero of Mexico?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jesus Christ

• Vicente Fernandez

• Luis Miguel

Who are the three groups of people that influenced Latin American Music?

• Jewish People

• Europeans

• Ensalved Africans

• Canadians

• Indigenous People

What is the day of the dead?

• Another way to say Halloween.

• A traditional holiday in some African countries.

• The day of the dead, a holiday that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed.

• A national American holiday that celebrates the lives of fallen soliders.

1. Mariachi music celebrates the joys, struggles, and (a)   of the Mexican people.

What are the influences of the Ensalved africans?

• Drums

• Rhythms

• Beats

• Winds

A major aspect of Latin American and Caribbean music is (a)   .

Which type of group typically performs Son music?

• Choirs only

• Small rock bands

• Large groups with string instruments

• Solo singers

What is Tejano music, and who is a famous artist associated with it?

• Tejano music is only about rock and pop, with no Latin influences, and the famous artist is Beyoncé.

• Tejano music is a type of classical music from Spain, popularized by Pablo Picasso.

• Tejano music originated in California and is influenced by jazz and blues. The famous artist is Carlos Santana.

• Tejano music originated in Texas, influenced by various Latin genres, and Selena is known as “The Queen of Tejano.”