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WorksheetsSamba & Bossa Nova Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the origin of Bossa Nova?
Spain
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
What are the characteristics of Bossa Nova music?
Bossa Nova music is characterized by heavy metal guitar riffs and aggressive vocals.
Bossa Nova music is characterized by fast-paced tempos and complex chord progressions.
Bossa Nova music is characterized by loud and energetic performances.
Bossa Nova music is characterized by syncopated rhythms, smooth melodies, and subtle harmonies.
What musical genres influenced the development of Bossa Nova?
rock and classical
reggae and hip-hop
blues and country
samba and jazz
Which instruments are commonly used in Bossa Nova music?
acoustic guitar, piano, drums, bass guitar, saxophone
banjo, accordion, tambourine, maracas
ukulele, harmonica, cello, flute
electric guitar, trumpet, violin, clarinet
Who popularized Bossa Nova in the United States?
Frank Sinatra
Ella Fitzgerald
Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto
Miles Davis
What is the tempo of Bossa Nova music?
Fast
Very slow
Slow to medium
High tempo
What is the typical tonality of a Bossa Nova?
Major
Minor
Modal
What does bossa nova mean?
New boss
New trend
syncopated music
minor music
Identify the instrument.
Agogo Bells
Caixa
Ganza
Cowbells
Identify the instrument.
Tambourim
Tambourine
Tamboura
Surdo
Identify the instrument.
Ganza
Timbal
Surdo
Tambourim
