OCR GCSE Music: Samba

Question 1

What is the name of the metallic bell-like instrument in Samba?

Accepted Answer

Agogo

Question 2

Where would you expect to hear Samba musical?

Accepted Answer

At a festival, At an outside street carnival

Question 3

Which instrument is played by the leader of the ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Whistle, Repinique

Question 4

How many different sized Surdo drums do you usually have in a bateria?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 5

Which of the following are common features in Samba music?

Accepted Answer

Polyrhythms, Call and response, Repetition, Ostinati

Question 6

Which continent does Samba music originate from?

Accepted Answer

South America

Question 7

Samba music is learned aurally. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It is learned through listening and repeating

Question 8

What is a Samba ensemble called?

Accepted Answer

A bateria

Question 9

What is the most common time signature in Samba music?

Accepted Answer

4/4, 2/4

Question 10

True or false: Sometimes melody instruments play alongside percussion instruments in Samba

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What is the name of the small, shaker like instrument used in Samba music?

Accepted Answer

Ganza

Question 12

What is the definition of cross-rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Two or more conflicting rhythms played at a time

Question 13

What is the definition of a polyrhythm?

Accepted Answer

Two or more rhythms played at a time

Question 14

How is a change of section signalled in Samba music?

Accepted Answer

Visual cues, Whistle, Hand signals

Question 15

Which country does Samba music originate from?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 16

What is the definition of syncopation?

Accepted Answer

Rhythms that emphasise the off beat

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