Latin Music (Culture)

1. The diversity of Latin musical styles reflects:

A) Many different Latin American cultural groups
B) country music
C) How big Brazil is
D) No communication between Latin American countries

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

A) Those three cultures have mixed together in Latin America for centuries
B) Those were the theme songs on Gilligan's Island
C) Those were the three main styles of music in the ancient world
D) All Latin Americans today are descended from one of these three cultures

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

A) People can't sing with it
B) You have to sync your chromebook
C) You can't dance to it
D) Off-beats are stressed

4. These two objects belong to which family of instruments?

A) Strings
B) Percussion
C) Clarinets (woodwinds)
D) Horns (brass)

5. Why are Latin songs usually sung in Spanish or Portuguese?

A) They don't know French
B) Mrs. Stilva wants it that way
C) No songs are sung in Spanish and Portuguese
D) These languages are spoken by most people in Latin America

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

A) All the best Latin musicians are also dance experts
B) Dance is a key element of Latin American culture
C) Dance really isn't that important to them.
D) People want to be on "Dancing with the Stars."

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

A) Is mostly played at Soda City
B) Celebrates musicians from Austrailia
C) Continues to absorb and combine new influences
D) Should be performed at high school graduations.

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

A) Mexican
B) Salsa
C) Italian
D) Ranchera

9. Which of the following instruments is unique to tango music?

A) D
B) C
C) B
D) A

10. Which if the following best describes Tejano music?

A) It's an orange flavored drink
B) It originated in Tejano, South Carolina
C) It's a blend of international styles
D) You cannot dance to it.

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