Latin Dance & MusicLeslie Ammann & Patrick WallsET620.51

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Flamenco MenuToday you will be exploring the following elements of the flamenco:

Cultural Origin

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Cultural OriginOriginated in Andaluca, SpainDance of the gypsiesA dance & musicClick here and here for more informationBack to the Menu

Typical InstrumentsGuitarCastanetsCajon a type of box drumListen & Watch HERE Back to the Menu

Rhythmic ElementsDanceHand clappingFoot stompingMixed with instrumentsMusicIncludes traditional instrumentsWith or without vocalsLack of traditional rhythm throughoutBased in a minor key

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Watch & ListenDouble click to listento a brief clip offlamenco musicReturn to Instruments Slide

Flamenco QuizNextNote: Your first answer will be the only one that counts towards your score, but you will be able to make multiple guesses on some questions to determine which is the correct answer.

Quiz Question 1In what country did the flamenco originate?CubaSpain

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Quiz Question 3The music of the flamenco must include both instruments and vocals.TrueFalse

SalsaMusic & DanceClick me to begin!

Salsa MenuToday you will be exploring the following elements of the salsa:Cultural OriginTypical InstrumentsRhythmic ElementsdonedonedoneQuiz

Cultural OriginA mix of Cuban and Puerto Rican culturesSome African influenceSimilar to the food since its a mix of culturesObvious influence of jazzClick here for more informationReturn to theSalsa Menu

Typical InstrumentsTrumpetTromboneBongosCongasTimbales Bass guitarListen and watch HEREReturn to theSalsa Menu

Rhythmic Elements6 steps in 8 counts of musicSide to side feelBased on Cuban style Sn Clave

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Watch & ListenDouble click to listen toa brief clip of salsamusicReturn to Instruments Slide

Salsa QuizNextNote: Your first answer will be the only one that counts towards your score, but you will be able to make multiple guesses on some questions to determine which is the correct answer.

Quiz Question 1The salsa originated in both Cuba and what other country?Puerto RicoCosta Rica

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Quiz Question 3The music of the salsa has 4 steps in 6 counts of music. TrueFalse

TangoExplore the elements of the Tango. Get Started

Elements of the TangoCultural Origin

Typical Instruments

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Cultural Origin1850-1890 Argentina and Uruguay.Tango dance and Tango music originated in the area of Rio de la Plata.Early Tango was known as Tango Criollo, or simply tango.Today there are many variations of Tango.Tango HomeClick here for more information

InstrumentsTypical instruments used for the Tango are the following:Accordion, Bandoneon, Piano, Guitar, Violin, and Double Bass. Tango Home

Rhythmic ElementsThe musical rhythm of the Tango incorporates many dotted rhythms in various patterns.The dance steps are variations of the basic pattern of - Slow,Slow, Quick Quick --- Slow, Slow Quick, Quick SlowSlow, Slow Quick, Quick, Quick Slow

Tango HomeDouble click to listen to a brief clipof tango music

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What are the countries of origin for the Tango?Argentina and UruguayArgentina and Paraguay

Which instrument groups are typical of the Tango?Accordion, Violin,Guitar, Cello, BandoneonAccordion, Violin,Guitar, Piano, Bandoneon

Which steps are typical of the Tango?Slow, Slow, Quick, QuickSlow, Slow, Quick, QuickSlow, Quick, Slow, QuickSlow, Quick, Slow, Quick

Tango EndCongratulations you have completed the Tango quiz. Click on the button below to get your score.Quiz ScoreMusic & Dance Main Menu

HabaneraExplore the elements of the Habanera. Click here to start

Elements of the HabaneraCultural Origin

Famous Habaneras

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Cultural OriginThe name Habanera [abAnerah] is from the capitol city in Cuba (Havana).In the mid-19th century, the habanera developed from the contradanse.The earliest identified "contradanza habanera" is La Pimienta, an anonymous song published in an 1836 collection.Habanera Home

Famous HabanerasGeorges Bizets opera Carmen is the most famous Habanera.Sebastian Yradiers La Paloma (The dove) is a contemporary favorite Habanera known throughout Europe and Latin America. Habanera Home

Rhythmic ElementsThe musical rhythm of the Habanera incorporates a basic dotted rhythm.The dance is typically in a 2/4 meter and is made of dotted eight note, sixteenth, eight, eight note pattern.Long - quick- slow- slow is the dance pattern.

Habanera HomeDouble click to listen to a brief clipof habanera music

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What is the country of origin for the Habanera?SpainCuba

What was the origin of the name of the Habanera?Named after a Hot and spicy pepper. (Habanero)Named after theCapital of Cuba. (Havana)

Which rhythm is the original Habanera rhythm?

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CitationsUnless otherwise noted, all clipart comes directly from the Microsoft Office Clipart GalleryImages & Clipart (slides in parentheses)TangoSlide1 (3 & 24) http://www.tangoindia.in/page/2/TangoInstruments (27) http://www.rincondeltango.net/about_tango.htmTangoRhythmic (28) http://www.pornramming.com/wiki/skins/tango/old/TangoQuizSlide (29) http://www.passionfortango.com/TangoEnd (33) http://soli.inav.net/dance/tango.htmlHabaneraSlide1 (3 & 34) http://www.rodezart.com/Doc/Events_2008.htmHabaneraRhythm1 (38) http://medlibrary.org/medwiki/Clave_%28rhythm%29HababeraQuiz (39) http://www.awn.com/mag/issue1.2/articles1.2/korejwo1.2.htmlHabaneraEnd (43) http://soli.inav.net/dance/tango.html

CitationsAudio Files (slides in parentheses) Cacho Oro (9) composed by Pete Calandra taken from http://www.freeplaymusic.com/Salsa After Siesta (19) composed by Hal Goldstein taken from http://www.freeplaymusic.com/Love Tango Melody (28) composed by Jerome Langlois taken from http://www.freeplaymusic.com/Hymn to the Forest (38) composed by Jerome Langlois taken from http://www.freeplaymusic.com/

CitationsVideo Files (slides in parentheses) http://revver.com/video/1495717/unm-taos-flamenco-dancers/ (9)http://revver.com/video/1296765/the-history-of-salsa-dancing-part-1-afro-carribean-origins/ (10)Websites (slides in parentheses) http://www.red2000.com/spain/flamenco/index.html (6)http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/genre/content.genre/flamenco_718/en_US (6)http://www.salsa-dancing-addict.com/history-of-salsa.html (16)http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0312/sights_n_sounds/media2.html (26)http://disney.go.com/videos/characters/?content=1239851#/videos/characters/&content=1239851 (37)