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WorksheetsLatin Music (BrainPop)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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?
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
