Syncretism
fusion of cultures when different ethnic groups meet
Habenera
Latin American dance rhythm: long-short-short-long
Sesquialtera
latin American dance rhythm: (3+3) + (2+2+2)
Son
term for a wide variety of song and dance types
Zapateado
couple dance featuring foot-work
Conjunto
generic term for folk band
Samba
Brazilian genre of music and dance
Choros
Brazilian bands of street musicians
Arpa
Harp
Requinto/charango
small guitar
Cuica
Brazilian friction drum whose sound easily is mistaken for an aerophone
Surdo
bass drum in samba music
Pandeiro
tambourine in samba music