Latin Music (BrainPop)

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Mix of European, African, and Indigenous influences in Latin music indicates:

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Those cultures have mixed in Latin America for centuries.

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What does syncopation in music mean?

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Off-beats are stressed.

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These two objects belong to which family of instruments?

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Percussion

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Why are Latin songs usually in Spanish or Portuguese?

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These languages are spoken by most in Latin America.

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Most Latin music encourages dancing.

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Dance is a key element of Latin American culture.

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Latin rap, hip-hop, and reggaeton show that Latin music:

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Continues to absorb and combine new influences.

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Musicians at an event would likely play:

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Ranchera

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Unique instrument in tango music:

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Tejano music is a fusion of international styles.

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Fusion of international styles

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Diversity of Latin musical styles reflects:

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Many different Latin American cultural groups.