AQA GCSE Music (9 to 1) - Latin American Music

Question 1

Where does samba originate from?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 2

Why is samba only ever played in 2/4 or 4/4?

Accepted Answer

The are the easiest metres to walk to

Question 3

In reggaeton, the bass and snare drums alternate the beats of which rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Dembow

Question 4

The salsa rhythm can be found in which of these pop songs?

Accepted Answer

Mama Do The Hump - Rizzle Kicks

Question 5

In which section of a samba piece would you hear the main tune?

Accepted Answer

Verse

Question 6

In which section of a samba piece would you hear the horn section?

Accepted Answer

Mambo

Question 7

Which of these would NOT be used to accompany the singer in a Latin ballad?

Accepted Answer

String Ensemble

Question 8

In which section of a samba piece would you hear call and response?

Accepted Answer

Montuno

Question 9

How do tango musicians achieve a sense of precision in their music?

Accepted Answer

The play staccato notes

Question 10

What is the name of Latin American dance music which is a fusion of Cuban son music and jazz?

Accepted Answer

Salsa

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