WorksheetsRhythms of the World - Homework 2 - Samba
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which drum provides the heartbeat of a Samba ensemble?
Caixa
Surdo
Repinique
Tamborim
Which instrument is small, high-pitched, and often plays syncopated patterns?
Surdo
Agogô
Tamborim
Apito
What is the role of the Repinique in Samba?
To play constant bass rhythm
To lead the ensemble and give call-and-response cues
To provide a melody line
To mark the end of a piece
The Agogô is a type of:
Snare drum
Bell
Bass drum
Tambourine
What is syncopation?
Playing rhythms exactly on the beat
Emphasising off-beats to create excitement
A type of instrument
Repeating the same note continuously
Cross-rhythms in Samba occur when:
Two or more rhythms are layered against each other
Only one rhythm is played
The drums stop and restart
The melody follows the lyrics
Looping in Samba usually refers to:
A repeating rhythmic pattern (ostinato)
A melody played once
Improvised singing
A sudden pause in rhythm
Which instrument is often used to signal changes in a Samba ensemble?
Surdo
Apito
Tamborim
Agogô
The Caixa in Samba is similar to which Western instrument?
Bass drum
Snare drum
Cymbals
Timpani
Which of the following best describes Samba texture?
Monophonic
Polyphonic / Layered polyrhythms
Homophonic
Empty
Which instrument is primarily responsible for the bass rhythm in Samba?
Surdo
Tamborim
Agogô
Apito
A common feature of Samba rhythm is:
Regular, simple beats
Syncopated, driving rhythms
Slow, flowing melody
Silence
Which feature involves a leader drum playing against the ensemble?
Looping
Call-and-response
Cross-rhythm
Syncopation
Samba is most closely associated with which cultural event?
Oktoberfest
Rio Carnival
Mardi Gras
Diwali
Why are cross-rhythms important in Samba?
They create tension and energy by layering rhythms
They simplify the rhythm for beginners
They make the music slower
They replace the melody entirely
Watch the clip - Name the instruments and features you can hear in this excerpt that are typical of Samba
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC0yHAw3-8w&list=RDXC0yHAw3-8w&start_radio=1
