Quiz Review: Mexico Music & Culture

Identify the mariachi instrument #3

What is the huehuetl made from?

An accordion is powered by an airbag.

Which major event was Santana's big break?

Identify the mariachi instrument #2

Why did Yolanda Saldívar murder Selena?

What did the Germans contribute to Norteño and Banda?

What is the name of the 12-string guitar and bass hybrid used in Norteño?

Selena was known as the Queen of ________.

Which Mexican child star had 2 #1 hits by age 18?

Which is one of Selena's signature songs?

Who wrote the tune for "La Bamba"?

Corridos are traditional songs about love, patriotism, and nature.

Which Mexican state is Banda from?

What makes Mariachi Vargas unique?

In the 1950s/60s, many of Mexico's top hits were NOT Spanish covers of American hits.

What are the sentimental love ballads from the 70s/80s called?

All of these are Chicano Rock artists EXCEPT:

Was Aztec music primarily sacred or secular?

This synthesizer is unique to which genre?

Which American city is known as the "Duranguense capital?"

Which instrument family is MOST important to the Banda genre?

Which instrument family is NOT present in Aztec music and traditional Banda?

What is Chichen Itza known for?

Identify the mariachi instrument #1

The "Big 4" foods native to Mexico are corn, chilies, chocolate, and ___________.

Which of these countries does NOT border Mexico?