Question 1

The most important component of capoeira movements is ginga,or:

Accepted Answer

A) sway. 
B) rolls. 
C) kicks. 
D) handstands. 
E) cartwheels. 
A) sway. 
B) rolls. 
C) kicks. 
D) handstands. 
E) cartwheels. A

Question 2

As heard in the Listening Guide La Cumparsita,tango songs often used:

Accepted Answer

A) syncopation. 
B) the minor mode. 
C) tempo changes. 
D) melancholy lyrics. 
E) All of the above 
A) syncopation. 
B) the minor mode. 
C) tempo changes. 
D) melancholy lyrics. 
E) All of the above E

Question 3

How do the three tango recordings we examined in this chapter use different musical techniques to convey the meanings frequently associated with the tango in various settings?

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The three tango recordings we examined in this chapter use different musical techniques to convey the meanings frequently associated with the tango in various settings.

The first recording utilizes a traditional tango rhythm and instrumentation, such as the bandoneon and violin, to evoke the passionate and dramatic nature of the dance. The use of minor keys and dissonant harmonies adds to the sense of longing and melancholy often associated with the tango.

The second recording incorporates elements of jazz and improvisation, giving the tango a more modern and urban feel. The syncopated rhythms and use of brass instruments create a sense of energy and excitement, reflecting the lively and vibrant atmosphere of a tango club or dance hall.

The third recording takes a more experimental approach, blending electronic and traditional tango elements to create a fusion of old and new. The use of electronic beats and synthesized sounds adds a contemporary twist to the tango, while still maintaining its emotional depth and sensuality.

Overall, each recording uses different musical techniques to convey the meanings frequently associated with the tango, whether it be passion, longing, excitement, or sensuality, in various settings such as traditional dance halls, modern clubs, or experimental performances.

Question 4

Tango music in the early twentieth century was usually performed by a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) algoza. 
B) atabaque. 
C) orquesta típica. 
D) angoleiro. 
E) chula. 
A) algoza. 
B) atabaque. 
C) orquesta típica. 
D) angoleiro. 
E) chula.

Question 5

The melodic/rhythmic patterns played in capoeira music are called ________.

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The answer of The melodic/rhythmic patterns played in capoeira music...

Question 6

Dance can communicate:

Accepted Answer

A) stories from literature or mythology. 
B) historical narratives. 
C) challenges to social conventions. 
D) a variety of emotions. 
E) All of the above 
A) stories from literature or mythology. 
B) historical narratives. 
C) challenges to social conventions. 
D) a variety of emotions. 
E) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument used in capoeira performance?

Accepted Answer

A) The berimbau 
B) The berimbau gunga 
C) The berimbau médio 
D) The berimbau viola 
E) The berimbau basso 
A) The berimbau 
B) The berimbau gunga 
C) The berimbau médio 
D) The berimbau viola 
E) The berimbau basso

Question 8

What is a forum that contributed to the popularity of the tango in the late twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

A) Ballroom dance competitions 
B) College dance clubs 
C) Broadway musicals 
D) Touring shows 
E) All of the above 
A) Ballroom dance competitions 
B) College dance clubs 
C) Broadway musicals 
D) Touring shows 
E) All of the above

Question 9

Match each item to the correct description below.
-A slowing of the tempo

Accepted Answer

A) agogô 
B) giddha 
C) pandeiro 
D) berimbau 
E) ritardando 
A) agogô 
B) giddha 
C) pandeiro 
D) berimbau 
E) ritardando

Question 10

Which of the following things is NOT an instrument in a typical capoeira orchestra?

Accepted Answer

A) An agogô 
B) A n'golo 
C) A pandeiro 
D) An atabaque 
E) A berimbau 
A) An agogô 
B) A n'golo 
C) A pandeiro 
D) An atabaque 
E) A berimbau

Question 11

The tango's choreography,postures,dress,and music are based on the figure of the compadrito,or:

Accepted Answer

A) aggressive urban cowboy. 
B) cosmopolitan gentleman. 
C) country rancher. 
D) gallant hero. 
E) aristocratic landowner. 
A) aggressive urban cowboy. 
B) cosmopolitan gentleman. 
C) country rancher. 
D) gallant hero. 
E) aristocratic landowner.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about the accordion is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It was created in eighteenth-century Europe. 
B) Its use has been limited to Europe. 
C) The player cannot alter its volume. 
D) It can produce a vibrato called bellows shaking. 
E) It was one of the first electric instruments. 
A) It was created in eighteenth-century Europe. 
B) Its use has been limited to Europe. 
C) The player cannot alter its volume. 
D) It can produce a vibrato called bellows shaking. 
E) It was one of the first electric instruments.

Question 13

How did mestres,such as Mestre Bimba and Mestre Pastinha,affect the development of capoeira?

Accepted Answer

A) They helped found capoeira academies in the mid-nineteenth century. 
B) They replaced regional styles with a more uniform national style. 
C) They protected capoeira from being spread to outsiders. 
D) They eliminated singing from capoeira performance. 
E) They introduced new movements and rituals. 
A) They helped found capoeira academies in the mid-nineteenth century. 
B) They replaced regional styles with a more uniform national style. 
C) They protected capoeira from being spread to outsiders. 
D) They eliminated singing from capoeira performance. 
E) They introduced new movements and rituals.

Question 14

The style known as "bhangra beat" developed in Britain from:

Accepted Answer

A) reggae. 
B) soul. 
C) rap. 
D) bhangra. 
E) All of the above 
A) reggae. 
B) soul. 
C) rap. 
D) bhangra. 
E) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is a standard step or figure in tango dancing?

Accepted Answer

A) The fan 
B) The swivel 
C) The promenade position 
D) The Single Cortez 
E) All of the above 
A) The fan 
B) The swivel 
C) The promenade position 
D) The Single Cortez 
E) All of the above

Question 16

________ is an Afro-Brazilian performance style that combines elements of martial art,dance,and music.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an Afro-Brazilian performance style that...

Question 17

In the tango song La Cumparsita,the violin often plays a ________,which is a melody that competes with the singer's main melody.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the tango song La Cumparsita,the violin...

Question 18

Which was NOT an important institution for the spread of bhangra in North America?

Accepted Answer

A) Universities 
B) South Asian arts organizations 
C) Churches 
D) Competitions 
E) Suburban clubs 
A) Universities 
B) South Asian arts organizations 
C) Churches 
D) Competitions 
E) Suburban clubs

Question 19

The dholaki is a smaller,feminine version of the dhol and was played to accompany Punjabi women's jhummar dancing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As heard in Rei Zumbi dos Palmares,what role does the berimbau gunga play in Angola-style capoeira music?

Accepted Answer

A) It plays the even beats of the toque. 
B) It plays the melody in a middle range. 
C) It responds to the lead vocalist's calls. 
D) It loudly sounds the Angola toque in a low range. 
E) It plays high-pitched syncopated elaborations of the toque. 
A) It plays the even beats of the toque. 
B) It plays the melody in a middle range. 
C) It responds to the lead vocalist's calls. 
D) It loudly sounds the Angola toque in a low range. 
E) It plays high-pitched syncopated elaborations of the toque.

The most important component of capoeira movements is ginga,or:

As heard in the Listening Guide La Cumparsita,tango songs often used:

How do the three tango recordings we examined in this chapter use different musical techniques to convey the meanings frequently associated with the tango in various settings?

Tango music in the early twentieth century was usually performed by a(n):

The melodic/rhythmic patterns played in capoeira music are called ________.

Dance can communicate:

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument used in capoeira performance?

What is a forum that contributed to the popularity of the tango in the late twentieth century?

Match each item to the correct description below. -A slowing of the tempo

Which of the following things is NOT an instrument in a typical capoeira orchestra?

The tango's choreography,postures,dress,and music are based on the figure of the compadrito,or:

Which of the following statements about the accordion is true?

How did mestres,such as Mestre Bimba and Mestre Pastinha,affect the development of capoeira?

The style known as "bhangra beat" developed in Britain from:

Which of the following is a standard step or figure in tango dancing?

________ is an Afro-Brazilian performance style that combines elements of martial art,dance,and music.

In the tango song La Cumparsita,the violin often plays a ________,which is a melody that competes with the singer's main melody.

Which was NOT an important institution for the spread of bhangra in North America?

The dholaki is a smaller,feminine version of the dhol and was played to accompany Punjabi women's jhummar dancing.

As heard in Rei Zumbi dos Palmares,what role does the berimbau gunga play in Angola-style capoeira music?

Sound: The Materials of Music

Setting: The Study of Local Musics

Significance: Musics Meaning in Everyday Life

Music and Migration

Music and Memory

Music,mobility,and the Global Marketplace

Music and Ritual

Music and Politics

Music and Identity

Epilogue

Introduction: What Is a Soundscape

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Exam 7: Music and Dance

The most important component of capoeira movements is ginga,or:

As heard in the Listening Guide La Cumparsita,tango songs often used:

How do the three tango recordings we examined in this chapter use different musical techniques to convey the meanings frequently associated with the tango in various settings?

Tango music in the early twentieth century was usually performed by a(n):

The melodic/rhythmic patterns played in capoeira music are called ________.

Dance can communicate:

Which of the following is NOT a musical instrument used in capoeira performance?

What is a forum that contributed to the popularity of the tango in the late twentieth century?

Match each item to the correct description below. -A slowing of the tempo

Which of the following things is NOT an instrument in a typical capoeira orchestra?

The tango's choreography,postures,dress,and music are based on the figure of the compadrito,or:

Which of the following statements about the accordion is true?

How did mestres,such as Mestre Bimba and Mestre Pastinha,affect the development of capoeira?

The style known as "bhangra beat" developed in Britain from:

Which of the following is a standard step or figure in tango dancing?

________ is an Afro-Brazilian performance style that combines elements of martial art,dance,and music.

In the tango song La Cumparsita,the violin often plays a ________,which is a melody that competes with the singer's main melody.

Which was NOT an important institution for the spread of bhangra in North America?

The dholaki is a smaller,feminine version of the dhol and was played to accompany Punjabi women's jhummar dancing.

As heard in Rei Zumbi dos Palmares,what role does the berimbau gunga play in Angola-style capoeira music?

Sound: The Materials of Music

Setting: The Study of Local Musics

Significance: Musics Meaning in Everyday Life

Music and Migration

Music and Memory

Music,mobility,and the Global Marketplace

Music and Ritual

Music and Politics

Music and Identity

Epilogue

Introduction: What Is a Soundscape

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