Latin and Caribbean Music and Dance Quiz

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Which musical genre is characterized by a lively rhythmical beat with three steps to every bar?

  • Cha cha
  • Soca (correct)
  • Tango
  • Salsa

Which musical style originated in Cuba and is ideal for easy and relaxing listening, conducive to romantic dates and quiet moments at lounges?

  • Foxtrot
  • Bossa Nova (correct)
  • Rumba
  • Paso Doble

Which musical genre was influenced by the island’s traditional mento music and originated in Jamaica?

  • Reggae (correct)
  • Samba
  • Tango
  • Salsa

Which dance music originated from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Colombia?

<p>Salsa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dance music is also called as the 'soul of calypso'?

<p>Soca (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dance music means 'African Dance' or originates from the Spanish word 'taner' meaning 'to play' an instrument?

<p>Tango (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which musical genre is a theatrical Spanish dance used by Spaniards in bullfights?

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

'Manila Sound' gave rise to songs using a colloquial language called Taglish and resulted in highly vibing contemporary songs. Which dance music genre does this statement refer to?

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Soca

A lively rhythmical beat with three steps to every bar.

Bossa Nova

Originated in Cuba, ideal for easy listening, romantic dates and quiet moments.

Reggae

Influenced by traditional mento music, originated in Jamaica.

Salsa

Dance music originating from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Colombia.

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Soca

Often called the 'soul of calypso'.

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Tango

Means 'African Dance' or originates from the Spanish word 'taner' meaning 'to play' an instrument.

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Paso Doble

A theatrical Spanish dance used by Spaniards in bullfights.

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Alternative folk

'Manila Sound' gave rise to songs using a colloquial language called Taglish and resulted in highly vibing contemporary songs

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Study Notes

Musical Genres and Styles

  • Waltz is characterized by a lively rhythmical beat with three steps to every bar.
  • Bolero is a musical style that originated in Cuba and is ideal for easy and relaxing listening, conducive to romantic dates and quiet moments at lounges.
  • Reggae is a musical genre that was influenced by the island's traditional mento music and originated in Jamaica.
  • Salsa is a dance music that originated from Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Colombia.
  • Calypso is also referred to as the 'soul of calypso'.
  • Rhumba is a dance music that means 'African Dance' or originates from the Spanish word 'taner' meaning 'to play' an instrument.
  • Flamenco is a theatrical Spanish dance used by Spaniards in bullfights.
  • OPM (Original Pilipino Music) is a genre that gave rise to songs using a colloquial language called Taglish, resulting in highly vibing contemporary songs, also referred to as 'Manila Sound'.

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