African and Latin American Music Module
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The Original Dixieland Jass Band was founded in ______ in 1916.

New Orleans

The term 'Jazz' was adopted by the Original Dixieland Jass Band in ______.

late 1917

Latin American music incorporates influences from ______ and Portugal.

Spain

Styles such as cumbia, tango, and ______ are examples of Latin American dance music.

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African influences are evident in the music of the Caribbean and Latin ______.

<p>America</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traditional African music is often used in ______ rites such as marriage and worship.

<p>ceremonial</p> Signup and view all the answers

The marimbas of South Mexico and Guatemala are instruments of ______ origin.

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Traditional music in Africa is often viewed as ______ related or social in nature.

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Jazz music originated from African-American communities in ______.

<p>New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jazz is characterized by heavy ______, polyrhythms, and syncopation.

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African music was passed down through ______ from generation to generation.

<p>oral tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

The emotional expression of jazz often conveys feelings of ______, sorrows, and injustices.

<p>sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

The spread of African music worldwide was influenced by ______ and the African slave trade.

<p>European colonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

African music has influenced genres such as ______ and salsa.

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The history of jazz music dates back to the late ______ and early 20th century.

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Jazz music's style developed through influences from different national, regional, and ______ music cultures.

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The music style known as ______ originated from African-Americans in the Southern US.

<p>Blues</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blues music often expresses a wide range of emotions, reflecting the injustices and feelings of ______ experienced by black Americans.

<p>sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

The typical structure of a blues song is in a twelve ______ format.

<p>bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blues lyrics traditionally feature a three-line stanza in which the second line ______ the first.

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Famous rhythm and blues singers, such as ______, have contributed significantly to the genre.

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The blues style utilizes ______ notes to convey deep emotional content.

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The music often reflects a sense of ______, capturing the emotional struggles of its origins.

<p>longing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blues music uses a strong ______ and emphasis on singing to convey its messages effectively.

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Flashcards

Maracatu

An ancient carnival tradition in northeastern Brazil, rooted in the music and traditions of African slaves.

Blues

A 19th-century music style from African Americans in the Southern US, expressing emotions.

Soul Music

A late 1950s/early 1960s pop genre, combining African-American gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz.

Call-and-response

A musical composition style where one vocalist or instrumentalist leads and another echoes.

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African Music Influence

African music and dance have influenced several musical styles and genres globally.

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Globalization Impact

European colonization and globalization changed the role of music in Africa.

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African Slave Trade

The forced migration of Africans, affecting music and dance in many cultures.

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Blues Emotional Expression

Blues music often mirrors emotions like sadness and longing, experienced by African Americans.

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Origin of African Music

African music has a long history passed down through generations.

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Spread of African Music

African music spread globally due to colonization and the slave trade.

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Jazz Music Origin

Jazz music originated in New Orleans among African American communities.

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African Music Changes

African music evolved due to outside influences and globalization.

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Jazz Characteristics

Jazz music is characterized by improvisation, polyrhythms, and syncopation.

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Jazz Emotional Content

Jazz music often expressed the feelings of African slaves in difficult times.

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Jazz Global Influence

Jazz music spread globally and mixed with other cultures.

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Original Dixieland Jass Band (ODJB)

A New Orleans-based jazz band that made their first jazz recording in 1917.

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Latin American Music

Music from Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean, influenced by Spanish and Portuguese colonization.

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Latin American musical styles

Diverse musical styles, including dance forms like cumbia, tango, and chacha; influenced by various cultures and regions.

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African influence on Latin American music

African musical styles significantly impacted music styles, instruments, and rhythm patterns in the Caribbean and parts of Latin America.

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Traditional African music

Music in Africa primarily used for ceremonies, rituals, and social gatherings.

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Jazz recording

Recorded music using the jazz style of music.

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Musical characteristics of jazz

Unique features of jazz music that distinguish it from other genres; often involve improvisation and syncopation (off-beat rhythm).

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Caribbean music influences

Music developed in Caribbean Islands by various cultures.

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Study Notes

Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health

  • This module focuses on African and Latin American music
  • The module aims to help students understand the role of culture and traditions in music creation

What I Need to Know

  • Music is important in various aspects of life—work, rituals, entertainment, and communication

  • African and Latin American music showcase these prominent characteristics

  • Early African music transmission was oral, passed down through generations.

  • Colonization by European powers played a role in spreading African music.

  • Factors like government, colonization, independence, and globalization influence changes in African music

  • African music is a significant element in the development of various global music genres, including reggae, salsa, and samba.

  • Latin American music is diverse, encompassing the music of Mexico, Central America, South America, and most of the Caribbean colonized by Spain and Portugal.

  • It's influenced by indigenous cultures, European colonization, and the mixture of races, and religious beliefs.

  • Contemporary styles arose from different influences and include unique instruments and styles like cumbia, tango, chacha, rumba.

  • Traditional African music serves a range of purposes, including ceremonial practices, such as birth, death, marriage, worship, and social gatherings

  • It often plays a significant role in cultural and communal activities

  • Styles of African Music: Afrobeat, Apala, Axe, Jit, Jive, Juju

  • This music often features complex rhythms and dense textures.

  • Instruments used may include various types of drums, talking drums, stringed instruments (like the kora), and idiophones or percussion instruments.

Historical and Cultural Background of African Music

  • African music has a rich history, passed down through generations
  • The spread of African music was influenced by European colonization and the African slave trade
  • Despite changes in its forms (instruments and styles), African music remains significant today, integrating elements from other cultures.

Historical and Cultural Background of Latin American Music

  • Latin American music blends elements from indigenous, African, and European cultures
  • Various influences have shaped its diverse styles and instruments
  • The influence of colonization, trade routes, and globalization shaped musical expression.
  • Elements of traditional music remain influential in Latin American music

What's In

  • Review activities to assess prior knowledge
  • Activities may include identifying musical styles or genres
  • Activities may involve listening to and analyzing different musical pieces.

What's More

  • Activities to further explore the concepts from the lesson
  • Example is a PMI Chart focusing on strengths, weaknesses and interesting details about African and Latin American music

What I Have Learned

  • Questions designed to test students' understanding of concepts
  • These questions often explore common characteristics and notable historical moments in African and Latin American Music.

Venn Diagram Questions

  • Students use a Venn Diagram to identify similarities and differences between African and Latin American Music.
  • The Venn diagram encourages the identification of common features and distinctive aspects in both music forms.

Assessment

Contains various multiple choice and short answer questions

  • Tests student understanding of the studied topics.
  • Provides an overview of specific details from the lessons.

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Explore the vibrant sounds of African and Latin American music in this module. Dive into how culture and traditions shape music creation and understand the impact of historical events like colonization on musical evolution. Discover the global influence of these rich musical traditions.

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