Dance Music

What is the pattern of beats called?

What does the tempo do in dance music?
(3 points)

Why are different rhythms symbolic of different dances?

Where did the Waltz originate from and who was its key composer?

What is the metre and common time signature of a waltz?

What is the tempo of a waltz usually like?

What is the rhythm of a waltz, and what beat is accented?

How would you describe the chord changes used in a waltz?

What are some common features of the introduction of a waltz?
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What is the most common form of waltz?

What two styles did Salsa come from?

What is the basic rhythm of Salsa music?

What percussion instruments are used in Salsa?

What instruments play the melodies of Salsa?

What instruments play the accompaniment in Salsa?