Music of Brazil

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Who were the first group of people to settle in Brazil?

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Native Americans

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Who was the second group of people to settle in Brazil in 1500? Options: Native Americans, Africans, Mexicans

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Portuguese

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What musical influences did Africans bring to Brazil during the period of slavery (1500-1888)? Options: Call and Response Form, Percussion Instruments, Syncopated Rhythms, All of these answers are correct

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All of these answers are correct

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What are barrios and favelas?

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Neighborhoods where former slaves live.

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What happens during Carnaval in Rio?

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Parades and Music

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Samba is a mix of Portuguese and drums/percussion instruments from what country?

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Africa

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Who were the first people to introduce Samba to Brazil?

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Former Slaves

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What does Bossa Nova mean?

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New Beat

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Bossa Nova combines Samba and what American style of music?

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Jazz

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When did Bossa Nova become popular?

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1940