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1
Was Aztec music primarily sacred or secular?
Sacred
Secular
2
All of the following artists could be considered Chicano Rock EXCEPT:
Carlos Santana
Ritchie Valens
Shakira
Selena
3
TRUE OR FALSE: Corridos are traditional songs about love, patriotism, & nature.
False
True
4
What is the name for the sentimental ballads about love and heartbreak that were popular in the 70s/80s?
Balada
Cumbia
Ranchera
Corrido
5
Which is NOT an old-school characteristics of Norteño and Banda?
More "German" sounding
More "Mexican" sounding
Instrumental
6
Selena Quintanilla was known as the "Queen of ______."
Duranguense
Tejano
Mariachi
Banda
7
Which instrument family is NOT present in Aztec music and traditional Banda?
Strings
Percussion
Woodwinds
Brass
8
Which of these things did the Germans who immigrated to Mexico NOT contribute to the Norteño and Banda styles?
Their language (German)
New instruments such as the accordion
New dance styles like the waltz & polka
9
Who wrote the tune for the 1958 hit “La Bamba?”
Luis Miguel
Ritchie Valens
No one; it's a Mexican folk song
Carlos Santana
10
Which American city is known as the “Duranguense capitol?”
Chicago
LA
Dallas
NYC
11
What is the huehuetl made from?
Sea shells and string
Stone and pig leather
Tree trunk and ocelot leather
Woven palm fronds
12
Which instrument family is MOST important to the Banda genre?
Strings
Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
13
Which Mexican state is Banda from?
Durango
Jalisco
Sinaloa
Veracruz
14
Which major 1969 event was Santana’s big break?
The American Bandstand National Competition
The Rolling Stone Music Magazine launch party
The Siempre en Domingo New Year’s Eve Special
Woodstock Music and Arts Festival
15
TRUE OR FALSE: In the 1950s/60s, many of Mexico’s top hits were Spanish covers of American hits.
False
True
16
Between Norteño, Banda, and Duranguense, the synthesizer is unique to which of these genres?
Banda
Duranguense
Norteño
17
What is the name for the neck/bow tie that's part of the Mariachi
traje?
Moño
Cinto
Chamarra
Falda
18
Which Mexican child star had two #1 hit songs by the time they were 18 years old?
Selena
Luis Miguel
José José
Juan Gabriel
19
Which of the following is one of Selena’s signature songs?
“Como La Flor”
“El Triste”
“Oye Como Va”
“La Bamba”
20
What makes Mariachi Vargas unique?
All of the above
They hold large open auditions whenever they have an opening in the band.
They are thought to be the oldest active Mariachi ensemble.
They were invited to perform at the President’s inauguration in 1934.
21
List the 3 Mariachi guitars in order FROM BIGGEST TO SMALLEST (and lowest to highest)
Guitar, Guitarrón, Vihuela
Vihuela, Guitar, Guitarrón
Guitarrón, Guitar, Vihuela
Guitarrón, Vihuela, Guitar
22
What was Yolanda Saldívar’s primary motivation for murdering Selena?
She was caught charging fake membership fees for Selena’s fan club members.
She was caught impersonating Selena in public without permission.
She was a singer in competition with Selena in the Latin music world.
She was in love with Selena’s husband, Chris Pérez
23
What is the name of the 12-string guitar and bass hybrid used in Norteño?
Vihuela
Guitarrón
Tambora
Bajo sexto
24
TRUE OR FALSE: An accordion is powered by an airbag.
False
True
