Latin Music Quiz Class

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1. The diversity of Latin musical styles reflects: 6. What can you infer from the fact that most Latin a. The size of Latin America music lends itself to dancing? b. Many different Latin American cultural groups a. Most Latin music has a weak rhythm c. The large population of Latin America b. Dance is a key element of Latin American culture d. No communication between Latin American countries c. All the best Latin musicians are also dance experts d. You can't really enjoy Latin music unless you dance to 2. What can you infer from the mix of European, it African, and Indigenous influences in Latin music? a. Those were the three main styles of music in the 7. Latin rap, Latin hip-hop, and reggaeton show that ancient world Latin music: b. The first Latin musicians were trying to mix as many a. Celebrates musicians from Cuba and Puerto Rico different styles as possible b. Is mostly played in underground dance clubs c. All Latin Americans today are descended from one of c. Remains true to its Spanish and Portuguese roots these three cultures d. Continues to absorb and combine new influences d. Those three cultures have mixed together in Latin America for centuries 8. If you saw these musicians playing at an event, the music 3. What does it mean if a piece of music is would most likely be: syncopated? a. The main downbeats are always stressed b. Off-beats are stressed a. Ranchera c. All beats are stressed b. Salsa d. It has a rhythmic style that never changes c. Tango d. Tejano 4. These two objects belong to which family of instruments? 9. Which of the following instruments is unique to tango music? a. b.

a. Brass b. Woodwind c. Percussion d. Strings c. d.

5. Why are Latin songs usually sung in Spanish or Portuguese? a. These languages are spoken by most people in Latin America 10. Which if the following best describes Tejano b. Latin music originated in Spain and Portugal music? c. The biggest Latin music stars are Spanish and Portuguese a. It's a mix of German and Polish music d. People who speak Spanish can also understand b. It's a fusion of international styles Portuguese c. It's Polish music played with Mexican instruments d. It's a fusion of Mexican music and African rhythms