Quiz on Samba Music

What are the origins of samba music linked to?

• African drumming music

• European classical music

• Asian folk music

• American jazz music

In which decade did samba style develop in the favelas?

• 1920s

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1990s

What is a key feature of samba music?

• Monophonic texture

• Polyphonic texture

• Polyrhythmic texture

• Homophonic texture

What is the main event associated with samba music in Rio de Janeiro?

• New Year’s Eve

• Carnival

• Independence Day

• Easter

What instrument is used by the lead repinique player to signal others?

• Drum

• Flute

• Apito (whistle)

• Guitar

What is the term for the main section of ostinato in samba music?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Groove

• Bridge

What is the Son Clave rhythm known for in samba music?

• Being a slow rhythm

• Cutting across four beats

• Being a fast rhythm

• Having no syncopation

What is the repinique?

• A large drum played with a beater

• A small high pitched drum played with hand or stick

• A metallic bell with two pitches

• A handheld shaker

What makes the caixa drum unique in samba music?

• Produces a metallic sound

• Vibrates with springs underneath

• Acts as a shaker

• Provides a bass line

What is the agogo in samba music?

• A drum with springs

• A metallic bell with two pitches

• A large drum with a soft beater

• A small high pitched drum