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To explore key characteristics of Samba

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To explore key characteristics of Samba

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will perform a Brazilian call and response song. We will be introduced to Samba and its origins, an exploration of its key characteristics and a performance of a four-part polyrhythm.
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5 Questions

Q1.
What type of instrument is a tabla?
Correct answer: Drum
Stringed instrument
Woodwind instrument
Q2.
What is a tala?
Correct answer: a repeating rhythm pattern usually played on the tabla. Within this cycle, beats are grouped into smaller sections.
a traditional table
an instrument
Q3.
How are rhythmic patterns taught traditionally?
Correct answer: By learning to speak them
By reading notation
Q4.
What is a ṭukḍā?
Correct answer: A piece (this can be a fixed or improvised rhythm played on the tabla)
An Indian dialect
Traditional Indian cuisine
Q5.
What did Yogesh replace traditional symbols with to help you say the ṭukḍā?
Correct answer: Animals
Fruit
Landmarks

5 Questions

Q1.
Where did Samba originate from?
Correct answer: African Drumming - African slaves being transported to Brazil
Flamenco Dancing
Indian Tala
Q2.
Where was Samba developed in the 1950s?
Correct answer: Brazil
South Africa
The U.K.
Q3.
Which of these is an important rhythm in Samba?
Correct answer: Son clave
Son repinique
Son surdo
Q4.
Which of these instruments is NOT usually associated with Samba music?
Repinique
Correct answer: Snare drum
Surdo
Q5.
What is a cross-rhythm?
a rhythm that makes the whole ensemble feel really angry
Correct answer: the effect produced when two conflicting rhythms are heard together.
the melody

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UnitMusic / Rhythm 3