M116 Chicano Music -Questions and Correct
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What is Son?
One of the most important musical genres in Latin America (esp Cuba and Mexico) developed
from mixing Spanish, African, and Indigenous cultures
Key Characteristics of Son
- Combination of European melody + African Rhythm
- includes call and response singing
- syncopated rhythms
- based around the clave rhythm pattern
What did Son later influence?
Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, and many Mexican regional styles
Where was Son developed?
Mainly in eastern cuba, especially; oriente region, santiago de cuba, guantanamo
How did Son start?
As rural music played in small communities before spreading to cities like Havana
Musical structure of son
verso and coro
verso
sung by a solo singer, tells the story of the song
, coro
group singing, usses call-and-response
call-and-response
A common musical structure in son. The lead singer sings a phrase and the chorus responds.
Comes from African musical traditions.
Syncopation
Rhythm that emphasizes off-beats, gives son its groove and danceable feel
Anticipation
NOtes that are played slightly before the beat; creates the distinctive Latin rhythmic feel
The Clave
The rhythmic foundation of many Afro-Carribean styles; guide for all musicians in the ensemble
(3-2 or 2-3 clave)
Tres
A Cuban guitar with three pairs of strings
Bongos
Small hand drums; provide rhythmic improvisation
Claves
Two wooden sticks struck together; keeo the clave rhythm
Sexteto
Answers Guaranteed A+!
What is Son?
One of the most important musical genres in Latin America (esp Cuba and Mexico) developed
from mixing Spanish, African, and Indigenous cultures
Key Characteristics of Son
- Combination of European melody + African Rhythm
- includes call and response singing
- syncopated rhythms
- based around the clave rhythm pattern
What did Son later influence?
Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz, and many Mexican regional styles
Where was Son developed?
Mainly in eastern cuba, especially; oriente region, santiago de cuba, guantanamo
How did Son start?
As rural music played in small communities before spreading to cities like Havana
Musical structure of son
verso and coro
verso
sung by a solo singer, tells the story of the song
, coro
group singing, usses call-and-response
call-and-response
A common musical structure in son. The lead singer sings a phrase and the chorus responds.
Comes from African musical traditions.
Syncopation
Rhythm that emphasizes off-beats, gives son its groove and danceable feel
Anticipation
NOtes that are played slightly before the beat; creates the distinctive Latin rhythmic feel
The Clave
The rhythmic foundation of many Afro-Carribean styles; guide for all musicians in the ensemble
(3-2 or 2-3 clave)
Tres
A Cuban guitar with three pairs of strings
Bongos
Small hand drums; provide rhythmic improvisation
Claves
Two wooden sticks struck together; keeo the clave rhythm
Sexteto
