Afro-Latin American Music Unit 3
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What was the primary reason African slaves were brought to the English colonies in North and South America?

  • To satisfy their own cultural needs
  • To bring their music and dance to the New World
  • To work and satisfy the needs of the colonies (correct)
  • To escape persecution in their home countries
  • What was the only thing that African slaves could bring with them to the Americas?

  • Their physical strength
  • Their culture, including music, dance, and religious beliefs (correct)
  • Their material possessions
  • Their family members
  • What is a characteristic of the cultures found in North and South America?

  • They are all similar to each other
  • They are vastly different from each other (correct)
  • They are all influenced by African culture
  • They are all influenced by European culture
  • What is the primary region of study in this unit?

    <p>Afro-Latin American Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the continent where the English colonies were located?

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

    What is the title of the unit of study?

    <p>UNIT 3: Afro-Latin American Music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the unique timbre of Latin American music?

    <p>The instruments used in the music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most common instruments from Latin America?

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

    What is the main characteristic of Latin American musical instruments?

    <p>They are mostly percussion instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the repeated rhythmic patterns in Latin American music?

    <p>The African influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Let's Warm Up!' activity?

    <p>To learn to play the rhythm by clapping hands along with the pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the instruments and the dances in Latin American music?

    <p>The instruments are used to create the rhythms for the dances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the introduction of African slaves in the English colonies in North America?

    <p>To satisfy the need for a cheaper labor source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the economic crisis in the southern half of North America?

    <p>The failure of tobacco and other cash crops to generate profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the cotton gin on the tobacco industry?

    <p>It slowly replaced tobacco as the primary source of profit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the demand for cotton from America rise in the 18th century?

    <p>Because of the mechanization of weaving and spinning of textiles in Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many African slaves were imported to North America in the 18th century?

    <p>About 6 to 7 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary industry in the southern half of North America before the rise of the cotton industry?

    <p>The planting of tobacco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence of Latin American vocal music?

    <p>African music</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the Portuguese phrase 'Bossa Nova'?

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

    Which instrument is usually used in bossa nova music?

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

    What is the characteristic of reggae music?

    <p>Accents on the upbeats of the measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of reggae music?

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

    What is the name of the founders of bossa nova music?

    <p>Antonio Carlos Jobim and Joao Gilberto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of guitar is commonly used in Latin American music?

    <p>Nylon-string guitar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following instruments is NOT typically used in Latin American music?

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

    What is the main characteristic of the Tango dance?

    <p>Medium-fast upbeat pace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Spanish bullfight dance?

    <p>Paso Doble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the guiro?

    <p>A percussion instrument unique to Latin America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between music and dance in Latin American culture?

    <p>Music and dance are almost always performed together</p> Signup and view all the answers

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