Untitled Flashcards Set

Cross-rhythm

The simultaneous occurrence of two conflicting rhythmic patterns.

Bira

A traditional Shona ceremony in Zimbabwe honoring the spirits.

Mbira

An African musical instrument consisting of a wooden board with attached metal tines.

Hosho

A traditional Zimbabwean percussion instrument made of gourd and filled with seeds.

Kora

A 21-string lute-bridge-harp from West Africa.

Balo

A traditional Malinke wooden instrument, usually played in ceremonies.

Kontigo

A rhythmic pattern in African music associated with certain celebrations.

Gankoqui

A traditional African rhythm instrument typically made of metal and used in ceremonies.

Mbube

A style of singing that originated in South Africa, also known as 'Lion Sleeper'.

Mestizo

A person of mixed European and Indigenous American ancestry, often used in cultural contexts.

Sesquialtera

A rhythm or beat that alternates between two and three beats.

Kena

A type of Andean flute made from a single piece of bamboo.

Siku

An Andean instrument made of multiple panpipes.

Pinkillu

A traditional Andean wind instrument, similar to a panpipe.

Tarka

A wooden flute from the Andes, used in folk music.

Charango

A small Andean stringed instrument, related to the lute.

Wankara

A large drum used in Andean music, similar to a bass drum.

Wayno

A musical genre with specific melody and rhythm from the Andes.

Bamboo tamboo

A percussion band formed primarily of bamboo instruments.

Steel pan

A percussion instrument made from steel, originating from Trinidad and Tobago.

Braiding irons

Tools used traditionally in activities related to crafting or music.

Engine room

The backing rhythm section in a musical ensemble.

Calypso

A style of Afro-Caribbean music originating in Trinidad and Tobago.

Soca

A genre of music that fuses Calypso and Indian musical influences.

Tresillo

A rhythmic pattern used in Latin music, consisting of three beats.

Cinquillo

A five-note rhythmic pattern in Afro-Cuban music.

Santeria

A religion of Caribbean origin that blends African spirituality with Catholicism.

Maracas

Rattle-like percussion instruments often used in Latin music.

Gü iro

A Latin American instrument made of a hollowed-out gourd used for scraping sounds.

Cuatro

A small stringed instrument from Puerto Rico, similar to a guitar.

Bandurria

A Spanish string instrument with a rounded body and a short neck.

Laú d

A traditional Spanish string instrument, related to the lute.

Seis

A traditional Puerto Rican musical form and dance.

Andalucian cadence

A progression of chords that is characteristic of Andalusian music.

Seis bombeao

A subtype of Seis that includes specific rhythms and movements.

Bomba

A traditional Puerto Rican music and dance genre with African roots.

Salve

A style of Afro-Puerto Rican music associated with religious practices.

Ché queres

A traditional musical form from the Caribbean region.

Clave

A rhythmic pattern used as a foundation in Afro-Cuban music.

Pandero

A frame drum used in various Latin American music styles.

Cuban son

A genre of music that originated in Cuba, blending Spanish and African elements.

Tres

A type of chordophone string instrument from Cuba, similar to a guitar.

Bongos

A pair of small open-bottomed drums played with the fingers.

Son clave

A specific type of rhythmic pattern in Cuban music.

Plena

A genre of Puerto Rican music that features narrative lyrics.

Transnational music

Music that traverses national boundaries, reflecting influences from multiple cultures.

Salsa

A popular form of social dance music that originated in the Caribbean.

Timbales

A pair of single-headed Cuban drums played with sticks.

Contradanza

A traditional dance form from the Caribbean with European origins.

Danza

A traditional dance that has roots in classical music as well as folk traditions.

Danzón

A traditional Cuban dance characterized by its slow tempo and syncopated rhythm.

Habanera rhythm

A specific rhythmic pattern associated with the Habanera genre.

Reggaeton

A genre of music that originated in Puerto Rico, blending Latin rhythms with hip-hop.

Dem Bow rhythm

A rhythm associated with reggaeton music, characterized by a distinct beat.

Nueva canción/Nueva trova

A movement in Latin American music that promotes social and political themes.