Exam 15: Latin Popular Musics

Reggae has ties to politics as well as religion.

Both Cuban and Puerto Rican music reflects African influence.

Which of the following Latin dance forms is currently also a general term for all African-Latin popular music?

The corrido is related in many ways to the ballad.

The Tejano style reflects a blending of traditions from Mexico and Louisiana.

Reggae is a genre that fuses together many elements,both musical and non-musical.Describe both the blending of musical traditions and the multiple functions of this music.

The first Latin rhythm to impact American pop music was

Clave is both a rhythm and an instrument.

Which is not true regarding Tito Puente?

Conjunto ensembles are associated with Mexican Americans

When Latin rhythms merge with bebop,this style is called

Which of the following Latin areas is least influential in North American popular music today?

Reggae is most closely related to which of the following?

"Double-timing" increases the rate of speed of a piece.

Which of the following is not a type of drum?

Which of the following had the most significant impact of the future development of rap?

An accordion dominates the sound of which of the following?

Bob Marley was a British reggae performer.

The samba is sometimes called the national dance of

Cole Porter's Begin the Beguine is an example of