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The document summarizes various musical instruments from Latin American cultures such as the Andes, Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations. It describes the siku, tarka, and quena flutes of the Andes region. It also outlines the tlapitzalli clay flute, teponazli slit drum, concha seashell trumpet, and rasp percussion instrument of the Aztecs. The ocarina vessel flute and zampoñas panpipes are highlighted as traditional Inca musical tools. Mariachi bands from Mexico are noted for their distinctive clothing and the inclusion of guitars, violins, and bass guitar.

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Music 10 Handouts

The document summarizes various musical instruments from Latin American cultures such as the Andes, Aztec, Mayan, and Inca civilizations. It describes the siku, tarka, and quena flutes of the Andes region. It also outlines the tlapitzalli clay flute, teponazli slit drum, concha seashell trumpet, and rasp percussion instrument of the Aztecs. The ocarina vessel flute and zampoñas panpipes are highlighted as traditional Inca musical tools. Mariachi bands from Mexico are noted for their distinctive clothing and the inclusion of guitars, violins, and bass guitar.

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MUSIC OF LATIN AMERICA Andean Musical Instruments

Popular-Latin American Music 1. Siku - is originally from the Aymaras of


Peru and Bolivia. It is traditionally found
 Samba – is a dance form from African origin all across the Andes.
which evolved into an African-Brazilian 2. Wooden Tarka – is a vertical duct flute
favorite class in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. with a mouthpiece similar that of a
 Son – is a fusion of popular music or recorder. Used during rainy season.
canciones of Spain and the African Rumba 3. Quena – vertical cane flute made from
rhythms of Bantu region. Originates in fragile bamboo. It is only used during dry
Cuba. season.
 Salsa – is a social dance with marked 4. Charango – is a ten-striunged Andean
influences from Cuba and Puerto Rico that guitar from Bolivia. It is the size of a
started in New York in the mid 1070’s. ukulele and is a smaller version of the
mandolin, imitating the early guitae and
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OF LATIN AMERICAN lute brought by Spaniards.
Aztec and Mayan Instrument
Mariachi – is an extremely popular band in
1. Tlapitzalli – is a flute variety from the Mexico whose original ensemble consisted of
Aztec culture made of clay with violins, guitars, a harp, and an enormous
decorations of abstract designs or guitarron (acoustic bass guitar. Its musicians are
images of their deities. distinctly dressed in wide-brimmed hats, jackets,
2. Teponazli – is a Mexican slit drum and pant adorned with silver buttons.
hollowed out and carved from a piece of
hardword. It is then decorated with
designs in relief or carved to represent WHAT TO KNOW
human figures or animals to be used for
both religious and recreational Answer the following questions in a one whole
purposes. sheet of paper.
3. Concha – is a wind instrument usually
made from the shell of a larde sea snail. 1. What are the different types of musical
It is prepared by cutting a hole in the instruments of Latin American music?
shell’s spine near the apex, then blown Briefly describe the characteristics of
into as if it were a trumpet. each element.
4. Rasp – is a hand percussion instrument
whose sound is produced by scraping a 2. Name and describe at least one
stick that has a series of indentations or instrument from Aztec and Mayan
notches with another stick, creating cultures.
rattling effects.
5. Huehueti – is an upriht tubular drum 3. Name and describe at least one
used by the Aztecs and other ancient instrument Incan musical instrument.
civilizations. It is made of wood opened
at the bottom standing on three legs cut 4. Name and describe at least one
from the base. instrument Incan musical instrument.
6. Whistles – are instuments made of
natural elements such as bone from 5. What are the distinct characteristics of
animal. the mariachi band?

Incan Musical Instruments

1. Ocarina – is an ancient vessel flute made


of clay or ceramic with four to 12 finger
holes and a mouthpiece that projects
from the body.
2. Zampoñas – or panpipes are ancient
instruments from the Andes Mountains
of South America.

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