Fans lloran a Joao Gilberto en funeral en Río de Janeiro

Fans lloran a Joao Gilberto en funeral en Río de Janeiro

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Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Joaquín Gilberto, a pioneer of Bossa Nova, was honored by fans and family at his funeral in Rio de Janeiro. A small orchestra played 'Chega de Saudade' as friends and family, including his daughter Bebel Gilberto, paid their respects. Gilberto, who passed away at 88, was a cultural icon and Grammy winner. Fans expressed how his music touched their lives and will continue to live on. His unique style and gentle tone made his music unforgettable, and many learned Portuguese through his songs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is described in the first section of the transcript?

A music award ceremony

A documentary screening about Bossa Nova

The funeral of Joaquín Gilberto

A concert in honor of Joaquín Gilberto

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old was Joaquín Gilberto when he passed away?

88 years old

78 years old

68 years old

98 years old

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical genre did Joaquín Gilberto help popularize worldwide?

Flamenco

Bossa Nova

Tango

Samba

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did admirers say about the impact of Gilberto's music?

It was only popular in Brazil

It was a temporary trend

It will remain alive within us

It was difficult to understand

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did people learn Portuguese through Gilberto's music?

By reading his books

By listening to his slow and beautiful singing

By watching his movies

By attending his language classes