Latin American Music-Review

What are the three instruments that are used in Mariachi?

• Violin

• Guitar

• Harp

• Piano

What are the two highlighted styles of Music in Mexico?

• Polk

• Mariachi

• Rock

• Ranchera

Who is the National Hero of Mexico?

• Christopher Columbus

• Jesus Christ

• Vicente Fernandez

• Luis Miguel

Who are the three groups of people that influenced Latin American Music?

• Jewish People

• Europeans

• Ensalved Africans

• Canadians

• Indigenous People

What is the day of the dead?

• Another way to say Halloween.

• A traditional holiday in some African countries.

• The day of the dead, a holiday that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed.

• A national American holiday that celebrates the lives of fallen soliders.

1. Mariachi music celebrates the joys, struggles, and __________ of the Mexican people.

What are the influences of the Ensalved africans?

• Drums

• Rhythms

• Beats

• Winds

A major aspect of Latin American and Caribbean music is __________________.

Which type of group typically performs Son music?

• Choirs only

• Small rock bands

• Large groups with string instruments

• Solo singers

What is Tejano music, and who is a famous artist associated with it?

• Tejano music is only about rock and pop, with no Latin influences, and the famous artist is Beyoncé.

• Tejano music is a type of classical music from Spain, popularized by Pablo Picasso.

• Tejano music originated in California and is influenced by jazz and blues. The famous artist is Carlos Santana.

• Tejano music originated in Texas, influenced by various Latin genres, and Selena is known as “The Queen of Tejano.”