LAS/MAS/MUS 337 Final Exam Spring 2023.
Adaptation of European violin and dance music, that helped rally Mayas to rebellion Correct answer- Mayapax
"Últimas Variaciones para Piano" represents Mexico's: Correct answer- desire
to emulate fashionable European-style music.
ability to create music on par with other parts of the world. stratification of social and economic classes.
One of the primary reasons the Cruzoobs utlized idigenous Mayan rituals and
music in their fight against the Yucatecos was: Correct answer- to symbolize who they were and create a sense of identity different from the people who were of European descent.
"Aires Fandango" is an example of Mayapax music. Correct answer- T
"Himno Nacional" is important as a symbol in Mexico's construction of nationhood. Correct answer- T
Ballads narrating stories that became popular during the Mexican Revolution Correct answer- Corridos
Guitar-like instrument with six double courses associated with conjuntos norteños Correct answer- Bajo sexto
Contemporary topics of corridos include: Correct answer- U.S. immigration Mexican work ethic
Drug trafficking
Los Tigres del Norte use doble sentido (double meaning) in their lyrics in order to "cover their tracks" when talking about sensitive information, a common tactic in songwriting throughout time and history. Correct answer- T
To be successful, corridos should tell a true story, almost like a musical newspaper. Correct answer- T Soundtracks of golden-era films in Mexico helped create iconic cultural heros, such as the singing cowboy, and promoted musical forms like the: Correct answer- Canción ranchera Mexican bolero Corrido
In the 1930s, radio personality ____________________, composed many romantic songs of international fame, and captured the hearts of Mexican listeners, especially housewives, in their homes. Correct answer- Agustin Lara
Singer-actor who became the idealized representative of the handsome, heroic rancher. Correct answer- Jorge Negrete
The 19th-century Cuban dance form that later developed in Mexico. Correct answer- Bolero Danzón
The most popular genre of Mexican film, which took its cues from revistas, zarzuelas, and comedias teatrales. Correct answer- Comedia Ranchera
Emilio "El Indio" Fernández is regarded by many as the greatest of the Mexican cinema directors of the golden era. Correct answer- T
Silent films in Mexico began in the mid- to late-1920s. Correct answer- F
This song, released in 1974 by Los Tigres del Norte, came to define the narcocorrido genre and earned the band fame on both sides of Mexico-U.S. border. Correct answer- Contrabando y traición
Identify the popular musical genre that is NOT typically identified with wedding celebrations in Mexico. Correct answer- Jácara
This musical movement took off in the 1970s and reflected the acceptance of
the cumbia as the ultimate Latin dance rhythm. Correct answer- La onda grupera
The song "El triste," sung by José José, exemplifies the polished balada song style popular in the 1970s. Correct answer- T
Adaptation of European violin and dance music, that helped rally Mayas to rebellion Correct answer- Mayapax
"Últimas Variaciones para Piano" represents Mexico's: Correct answer- desire
to emulate fashionable European-style music.
ability to create music on par with other parts of the world. stratification of social and economic classes.
One of the primary reasons the Cruzoobs utlized idigenous Mayan rituals and
music in their fight against the Yucatecos was: Correct answer- to symbolize who they were and create a sense of identity different from the people who were of European descent.
"Aires Fandango" is an example of Mayapax music. Correct answer- T
"Himno Nacional" is important as a symbol in Mexico's construction of nationhood. Correct answer- T
Ballads narrating stories that became popular during the Mexican Revolution Correct answer- Corridos
Guitar-like instrument with six double courses associated with conjuntos norteños Correct answer- Bajo sexto
Contemporary topics of corridos include: Correct answer- U.S. immigration Mexican work ethic
Drug trafficking
Los Tigres del Norte use doble sentido (double meaning) in their lyrics in order to "cover their tracks" when talking about sensitive information, a common tactic in songwriting throughout time and history. Correct answer- T
To be successful, corridos should tell a true story, almost like a musical newspaper. Correct answer- T Soundtracks of golden-era films in Mexico helped create iconic cultural heros, such as the singing cowboy, and promoted musical forms like the: Correct answer- Canción ranchera Mexican bolero Corrido
In the 1930s, radio personality ____________________, composed many romantic songs of international fame, and captured the hearts of Mexican listeners, especially housewives, in their homes. Correct answer- Agustin Lara
Singer-actor who became the idealized representative of the handsome, heroic rancher. Correct answer- Jorge Negrete
The 19th-century Cuban dance form that later developed in Mexico. Correct answer- Bolero Danzón
The most popular genre of Mexican film, which took its cues from revistas, zarzuelas, and comedias teatrales. Correct answer- Comedia Ranchera
Emilio "El Indio" Fernández is regarded by many as the greatest of the Mexican cinema directors of the golden era. Correct answer- T
Silent films in Mexico began in the mid- to late-1920s. Correct answer- F
This song, released in 1974 by Los Tigres del Norte, came to define the narcocorrido genre and earned the band fame on both sides of Mexico-U.S. border. Correct answer- Contrabando y traición
Identify the popular musical genre that is NOT typically identified with wedding celebrations in Mexico. Correct answer- Jácara
This musical movement took off in the 1970s and reflected the acceptance of
the cumbia as the ultimate Latin dance rhythm. Correct answer- La onda grupera
The song "El triste," sung by José José, exemplifies the polished balada song style popular in the 1970s. Correct answer- T
