ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Genres of Music ???? Reggae, Salsa, Flamenco, Mariachi and Tango ???? Episode 3
Hello there, friends! Today, we’re going to explore some exciting types of music. Have you ever heard reggae music? Or danced to salsa? What about flamenco? Get ready, because we’re going to learn about these music styles and more! Are your ears ready?
Remember, a “genre” is a type or style of music. Each genre sounds different, uses different instruments, and comes from different places. Let’s dive in!
Reggae music started in Jamaica in the 1960s and became really popular in the 1970s. Reggae bands often use bass guitars, pianos, organs, trumpets, and drums. The songs usually talk about things like faith, love, and society. Let’s listen to some reggae music!
Salsa is a lively type of music that’s great for dancing. It began in Cuba and mixes sounds from Africa and Spain. People started enjoying salsa rhythms in the 1930s, but it became super popular in the 1960s. Salsa uses percussion instruments like congas, maracas, and claves, and wind instruments like the trombone and trumpet. You can also hear the piano and bass. Salsa is danced to all over the world, and the singers usually sing in Spanish. Let’s enjoy some salsa music!
Flamenco music comes from AndalucÃa, a region in southern Spain. Even though the word “flamenco” first appeared in the 18th century, the music is believed to be much older. Flamenco features the Spanish guitar, box drum (caja), and castanets. You’ll also hear clapping, stamping, and the singer’s voice, known as the cantaor or cantaora. Flamenco has many styles, each with its own special sound. The rhythm can change from fast to slow, building up to an exciting finish. Let’s listen to some flamenco!
Mariachi music started in Mexico in the 18th century and is now loved worldwide. Mariachi bands play traditional Mexican music using instruments like the violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, and sometimes the harp. While mariachi groups were mostly men in the past, there are now many female mariachi musicians too. Would you like to join a mariachi band someday? Let’s hear some mariachi music!
Finally, let’s talk about tango, a music genre famous for its dance. Tango began with European and African immigrants in Argentina and Uruguay in the 19th century. Tango bands, called “orquestas tÃpicas,” usually include the violin, flute, piano, double bass, and a special instrument called the bandoneón. Tango can be just music or have a singer too. Let’s enjoy some tango music!
Wow, aren’t these music genres fascinating? Which one do you like the most: reggae, salsa, flamenco, mariachi, or tango? I love them all, both to listen to and to dance to!
That’s all for today, but there are more music genres to explore. We’ll learn about them in the next episode. Don’t miss it! See you next time!
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Music Genre Match-Up: Create a set of cards with the names of the music genres (Reggae, Salsa, Flamenco, Mariachi, Tango) and another set with pictures of the instruments used in each genre. Mix them up and challenge yourself to match each genre with its instruments. For an extra challenge, try to remember which country each genre comes from!
Dance and Move: Choose one of the music genres and find a song from that genre to listen to. As you listen, try to create your own dance moves that match the rhythm and style of the music. Invite family members to join you and have a mini dance party at home. Can you feel the different beats and sounds in the music?
Musical Storytelling: Imagine you are a musician from one of the genres you learned about. Write a short story or draw a picture about a day in your life as a reggae, salsa, flamenco, mariachi, or tango musician. What instruments do you play? Where do you perform? Share your story or drawing with your class or family.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello there, friends! Today we’re back to learn about some more genres of music. Have you ever listened to reggae music? Have you ever danced to salsa music? What about flamenco? Well, listen up because today we’re going to learn about these genres of music and more! Are your ears ready?
Remember that “genre” means type or style of music. Each genre of music is different; there are differences in how they sound, how people play them, what instruments are used, and even where they come from. Let’s get started!
**Reggae**
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Reggae is a genre of music that began in Jamaica in the 1960s but became popular in the 1970s. Reggae groups usually play bass guitars, pianos, organs, trumpets, and percussion instruments like congas or drums. The lyrics of reggae songs often talk about themes like faith, love, and society. Let’s listen to it!
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**Salsa**
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Salsa is a Latin genre of music that sounds very happy and is easy to dance to. It has a very interesting origin; it started in Cuba but is actually a mix of musical elements from Africa and Spain. Some people say that in the 1930s, people were already listening to salsa rhythms, but it wasn’t until the 1960s that this genre became super popular. Salsa has a very recognizable rhythm and uses all types of percussion instruments like congas, maracas, and claves, as well as wind instruments like the trombone or trumpet. We can also hear other instruments such as the piano or bass. Salsa is a genre of music that people dance to all over the world, and salsa singers usually sing in Spanish. Come on, let’s listen to some salsa music!
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**Flamenco**
Flamenco is a genre of music that started in AndalucÃa, a region in the south of Spain. No one knows exactly when flamenco began, even though the word “flamenco” appeared for the first time in the 18th century. People think that this genre of music is much older than that. In flamenco music, we can hear the Spanish guitar, caja (box drum), and castanets. We can also hear clapping, stamping, and of course, the voice of the singer, known as the cantaor or cantaora. There are many different styles within flamenco, each with its own characteristics. In general, the rhythm in flamenco music is not regular, so flamenco songs can contain both fast and slow parts that build to a climax toward the end.
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**Mariachi**
Mariachi music began in the 18th century in Mexico and has since become a very popular musical genre all over the world. Mariachi is traditional Mexican music performed by groups of musicians. The most common instruments in this type of music are the violin, trumpet, guitar, vihuela, guitarrón, and sometimes the harp. Historically, mariachi groups have been made up of men, but now there are more and more female mariachi musicians too. Would you like to be a part of a mariachi group someday? Let’s have a listen!
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**Tango**
Finally, let’s talk about tango, a musical genre that you probably know because of its famous dance. Does it sound familiar? Tango began among the European and African immigrant populations in Argentina and Uruguay in the 19th century. Tango ensembles, which are called “orquestas tÃpicas,” usually play violin, flute, piano, double bass, and an interesting instrument called the bandoneón. Tango can be purely instrumental or include a singer. Let’s listen to some tango!
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Wow, aren’t these genres of music super interesting? Which one do you like the most: reggae, salsa, flamenco, mariachi, or tango? I enjoy them all, both to listen to and to dance to!
Well, that’s all for today, but we still have a few more musical genres left. We’ll listen to them in the next episode. Don’t miss it! See you next time!
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We’ve learned so much in just one video! Did you know there are many more videos? Imagine how much you could learn! Subscribe to the Smile and Learn educational channel to learn and have fun at the same time!
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