Year 5

To understand the different elements of a Samba performance

Year 5

To understand the different elements of a Samba performance

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will practise typical Samba call and response patterns, revist our 'Samba Groove' and put together a performance.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Where did Samba originate from?
Correct answer: African Drumming - African slaves being transported to Brazil
Flamenco Dancing
Indian Tala
Q2.
Where was Samba developed in the 1950s?
Correct answer: Brazil
South Africa
The U.K.
Q3.
Which of these is an important rhythm in Samba?
Correct answer: Son clave
Son repinique
Son surdo
Q4.
Which of these instruments is NOT usually associated with Samba music?
Repinique
Correct answer: Snare drum
Surdo
Q5.
What is a cross-rhythm?
a rhythm that makes the whole ensemble feel really angry
Correct answer: the effect produced when two conflicting rhythms are heard together.
the melody

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is not typically part of a Samba performance?
Correct answer: 12 bar blues
Call and response
Samba Groove
Q2.
What is call and response?
Correct answer: A musical conversation - almost like a question and an answer
A quick telephone call
When everyone plays their ostinatos together
Q3.
In which country was Samba developed?
Correct answer: Brazil
Cuba
The U.K.
Q4.
What is used to start and stop a Samba performance?
A conductor
Correct answer: A musical signal
Signposts
Q5.
What is a polyrhythm?
a Brazilian dance
a solo rhythm
Correct answer: when two or more rhythms are performed at the same time.