There is an indescrible energy to Latin American music—but if you know your music theory, it's not so indescrible after all. A thorough packet provides definitions for terms like bolero, charanga, shekere, and tumbao before listing rhythm bars and tips for playing each style accurately.

Concepts

latin america, latino culture, Music, latin american music, sheet music, music beats, rhythm, rhythm patterns, music appreciation

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social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use in a music appreciation class when discussing music genres, or with advanced musicians when preparing to play a Latin American piece
• Assign each of the glossary terms for small groups to conduct additional research, including finding pieces that exemplify the term

Classroom Considerations

• Resource is lengthy; much of the packet is for teacher reference

Pros

• Provides a separate section for Brazilian music terms
• Comes with tips for successful implementation
• Includes sheet music for each type of rhythm

Cons

• None