Music-Calypso
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Where did it originate from?
Slavery influenced by its enslavers Britain, Spain and France
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What instruments are used in calypso
* Steelpan
* Guitar
* Bass
* Drums
* Brass instruments (trumpet, trombone)
* Keyboard
* Shaker
* Cowbell
* Claves
* Guitar
* Bass
* Drums
* Brass instruments (trumpet, trombone)
* Keyboard
* Shaker
* Cowbell
* Claves
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Is calypso played on beat?
No it is heavily syncopated usually in 4 accented 3-3-2
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What structure does it adhere to
strophic form verse/chorus
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Steel pans
pitch- Soprano, alto, baritone and bass
Rolls are used to player longer notes
Rolls are used to player longer notes
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