Música y Baile Test - Spanish

La 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.