Trinidad had a brief slave period. What did it do to fill the role that slaves used to play? |
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They hired indentured workers from India and china |
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Trinidadian music is emotionally characterized as being…. |
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light, playful, cheerful. Not the voice of the oppresses as in Jamaica. |
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What is the famous festival in Trinidad that draws in tourism from around the world? How long is it for and when? |
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Carnival. 2 months in length before Lent |
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What 2 kinds of music are used to celebrate carnival? What are its characteristics? |
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Mas: costumed processions through the streets
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Calypso: Afro Trinidadian topical song form
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Calypso Music has lyrics that…. |
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comment on current events. Include boasting and insults. |
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Who are the two most influential calypso singers? What is the name of the track where they competed against each other? |
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Lord Melody and Mighty Sparrow.
Picong Duel
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Soca’s name is derived from what? |
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Soca is a mix of what two types of music? |
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How does soca differ from calypso? |
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Synths replace horns
drum machines: 4 on the floor
Bass: influence from reggae
lyrics: PARTY
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Chutney music is characterized by? |
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Indo-Caribbean popular dance music
Influence of Indian folk songs and film music
Influence of Soca
Lyrics in Hindi and/or English
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Chutney’s most famous artist? |
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Steel Pan music’s instrument the steel pan was originally made out of what? |
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Steel Pan music is used in what competition? |
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The national carnival competition known as Panorama. |
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