Spanish 3 / Unit 9: Literature and Culture in the Spanish-Speaking World
9.3 Music and Dance
Notes
Music is a major part of Hispanic identity.
| Genre | Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flamenco | Andalucía, Spain | singing (cante), dance (baile) and guitar |
| Tango | Río de la Plata (Buenos Aires, Argentina and Montevideo, Uruguay) | late 19th century; bandoneón accordion |
| Salsa | Caribbean, especially Cuba and Puerto Rico, and New York | mixes Cuban rhythms with jazz |
| Cumbia | Colombia | African, Indigenous and Spanish influences |
| Mariachi | México (Jalisco) | violins, trumpets and guitars |
| Bachata | República Dominicana | romantic songs with guitar |
- El flamenco nació en el sur de España, en Andalucía.
Practice
¿En qué región de España nació el flamenco?
Flamenco developed in Andalucía, in the south of Spain.
El tango se desarrolló en la región del ___.
Tango arose in Buenos Aires and Montevideo, along the Río de la Plata.
¿De qué país es originaria la bachata?
Bachata comes from the Dominican Republic.
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