Música y Baile Test - Spanish

Música Latina

Broad umbrella term covering music from Latin America, Spain, and Portugal.

Música Latinoamericana

Music specifically originating geographically in Latin America.

Merengue

Fast, lively dance genre from the Dominican Republic played in a 2/4 time signature.

Güira

Percussion instrument that provides a distinctive scraping sound in Merengue and Bachata.

Flamenco

Emotional and passionate Romani art form originating from Andalusia, Spain.

Palmas

Rhythmic handclapping used as percussion in Flamenco.

Tango

Dramatic and nostalgic music that originated in the port cities of Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

Bandoneón

A type of concertina instrument that drives the dramatic sound of Tango.

Sevillanas

Vibrant dance from Andalusia, Spain, characterized by strict choreographic patterns and pair dancing.

Mariachi

Iconic Mexican musical genre where musicians wear elaborate traditional suits.

Traje de charro

The traditional, elaborate suit worn by Mariachi musicians.

Guitarrón

Large acoustic bass guitar essential to a Mariachi ensemble.

Candombe

Uruguayan music with African roots, heavily featured during Carnival in Montevideo.

Chico, repique, and piano

The three drums (tambores) used in a traditional Candombe ensemble.

Danzas Tradicionales

Broad category of regional folkloric dances (like Cumbia, Cueca, and Marinera).

Celia Cruz

Legendary Cuban-American singer known universally as 'La Reina de la Salsa.'

¡Azúcar!

The famous Spanish word Celia Cruz shouted during performances to energize the crowd.

Cueca

The national dance of Chile; a traditional courtship dance mimicking a rooster and hen.

Pañuelos

Handkerchiefs that dancers wave above their heads while performing the Cueca.

Salsa

Energetic, commercial dance genre developed by Cuban and Puerto Rican immigrants in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.

Reggaetón

Urban music style from Puerto Rico defined by a signature pulsating drum beat.

Dembow

The signature pulsating drum beat that strictly defines Reggaetón.

Danzas Salvadoreñas

Salvadoran folkloric dances, such as El Torito Pinto, blending Indigenous and Spanish elements.

Bachata

Music from the Dominican Republic characterized by a 4/4 rhythm and a hip pop on the fourth beat.

Música de amargue

Meaning 'bitter music,' this was the original historical name for Bachata due to its mournful tone.

Requinto

The lead stringed guitar instrument that typically leads a Bachata ensemble.