Afro-Latin and African Music Module

A genre of music that combines elements of African and Latin American musical traditions.

Music passed down through generations, often used in ceremonies, work, and social gatherings.

Simultaneous use of different rhythms in music.

A repeated musical pattern or phrase.

Musical instruments that produce sound through striking or vibrating.

A musical genre where a leader sings a phrase and a group sings a response or chorus.

A fusion of Western African and Black American music.

A Nigerian musical genre used for waking worshippers during Ramadan.

A percussive Zimbabwean dance music with guitar accompaniment, influenced by mbira-based guitar styles.

A popular South African music featuring a lively, uninhibited variation of the jitterbug.

A popular music style from Nigeria that blends traditional Yoruba rhythms with Western instruments.

A dance style originating in Zaire, characterized by back-and-forth hip movements with accompanying arm movements.

A South African township music that evolved into African jazz, built on a three-chord structure.

Songs originating in the United States, created by African Americans, conveying Christian values and hardships of slavery.

A musical pattern where a phrase is followed by a direct response or commentary.

Musical instruments that produce sound by striking the body and causing it to vibrate.

Musical instruments where sound is produced by plucking metal or wooden strips.

Musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating a stretched membrane.

Musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating strings stretched between fixed points.

Musical instruments that produce sound by vibrating air.

A novelty line dance derived from Cuban carnival dance, popular in the US in the 1930s-1950s.

A Latin dance of Cuba, developed in the 1940s, related to the danzón but faster.

A dance rooted in African, Native American, and European influences, shaped by candombe ceremonies.

A broad genre of music that evolved in the 20th century, primarily focused on entertainment for a large audience. It's often played on the radio or in live performances.

Music passed down through generations of ordinary people, often with traditional themes and melodies.

A dance-focused pop music style that emerged in the 1970s, characterized by a rhythmic beat and energetic performances.

Popular music in its modern form, often including catchy melodies, contemporary lyrics, and diverse influences.

Music that combines rhythmic beats with spoken word verses (rap) and often includes elements of DJing and breakdancing.

Pop music, in its modern form, emerged in the 1950s in the US and UK, evolving from various musical genres.

Popular artists who have influenced and shaped the development of pop music, often with lasting legacies.

Folk music reflects the history, culture, and values of a particular community, preserving traditions and storytelling through music.

Disco's influence on dance music and club culture broadened pop music's diversity and encouraged more rhythmic and energetic styles.

Rap is a key element of hip hop music, consisting of rhythmic spoken word verses delivered over instrumental beats.

African music utilizes a wide variety of instruments, including percussion instruments like the balafon (xylophone), shekere (shaker), drums, and various types of strings.

A common musical form in African music where a leader initiates a vocal or instrumental phrase, and a group responds with a chorus or repeating phrase.

A genre of African American music that developed during slavery, often containing themes of faith, hope, and freedom, frequently employing call and response.

African music is influenced by rich cultural traditions, including religious ceremonies, social gatherings, work songs, and oral storytelling.