Late el carnaval a ritmo de samba gracias a las baterias brasileiras

Late el carnaval a ritmo de samba gracias a las baterias brasileiras

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Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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The video discusses the integral role of samba instruments in Brazil's carnival, highlighting the preparation and performance of samba schools. Each school, consisting of 300 to 400 musicians, rehearses for months to achieve a unified sound. During the carnival, judges evaluate the schools based on sound quality, creativity, harmony, and marching speed. The parade at the Sambódromo is a major event, drawing thousands of spectators. This year's carnival begins on February 28.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many musicians typically form a 'batería' in the Brazilian carnival?

100 to 200

400 to 500

300 to 400

200 to 300

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the musicians during the samba school competition?

To have the most colorful costumes

To march the fastest

To sound like a single heartbeat

To play the loudest

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for judging the samba school competition?

Sound quality

Creativity

Costume design

Marching speed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do the parades at the Sambódromo begin?

On the 28th of February

On the 15th of February

On the first of March

On the 5th of March

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Sambódromo parades in the Rio de Janeiro carnival?

They are a private event

They are the most anticipated event

They are a minor event

They are only for tourists