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Latin Music (BrainPop)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What can you infer from the mix of European, African, and Indigenous influences in Latin music?

a)

Those were the three main styles of music in the ancient world

b)

The first Latin musicians were trying to mix as many different styles as possible

c)

All Latin Americans today are descended from one of these three cultures

d)

Those three cultures have mixed together in Latin America for centuries

2.

What does it mean if a piece of music is syncopated?

a)

The main downbeats are always stressed

b)

Off-beats are stressed

c)

All beats are stressed

d)

It has a rhythmic style that never changes

3.

These two objects belong to which family of instruments?

a)

Brass

b)

Woodwind

c)

Percussion

d)

Strings

4.

Why are Latin songs usually sung in Spanish or Portuguese?

a)

These languages are spoken by most people in Latin America

b)

Latin music originated in Spain and Portugal

c)

The biggest Latin music stars are Spanish and Portuguese

d)

People who speak Spanish can also understand Portuguese

5.

What can you infer from the fact that most Latin music lends itself to dancing?

a)

Most Latin music has a weak rhythm

b)

Dance is a key element of Latin American culture

c)

All the best Latin musicians are also dance experts

d)

You can't really enjoy Latin music unless you dance to it

6.

Latin rap, Latin hip-hop, and reggaeton show that Latin music:

a)

Celebrates musicians from Cuba and Puerto Rico

b)

Is mostly played in underground dance clubs

c)

Remains true to its Spanish and Portuguese roots

d)

Continues to absorb and combine new influences

7.

If you saw these musicians playing at an event, the music would most likely be:

a)

Ranchera

b)

Salsa

c)

Tango

d)

Tejano

8.

Which of the following instruments is unique to tango music?

a)
b)
c)
9.

Which if the following best describes Tejano music?

a)

It's a mix of German and Polish music

b)

It's a fusion of international styles

c)

It's Polish music played with Mexican instruments

d)

It's a fusion of Mexican music and African rhythms

10.

1. The diversity of Latin musical styles reflects:

a)

The size of Latin America

b)

Many different Latin American cultural groups

c)

The large population of Latin America

d)

No communication between Latin American countries