Question

Answer the following about the influence of Afro-Cuban dance rhythms on classical composers, for 10 points each.
[10e] This composer’s Cuban Overture was originally titled Rumba and calls for percussion instruments like claves (“KLAH-vays”) and maracas. This American composer also wrote Porgy and Bess.
ANSWER: George Gershwin [or Jacob Gershwine]
[10m] A “Cubana” incorporating guajira and zapateado rhythms is the second movement of this composer’s early Four Spanish Pieces for piano. Later pieces by this composer include his ballet El Amor Brujo.
ANSWER: Manuel de Falla [or Manuel de Falla y Matheu]
[10h] An Afro-Cuban chant performed during the sacrifice of a snake inspired this colorful orchestral piece by Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas whose coda evokes the dropping of a knife.
ANSWER: Sensemayá
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Durham AOxford A1010020
Cambridge BImperial A100010
Oxford CKCL0000
Durham BKiel100010
BristolOxford B100010
SheffieldCambridge C1010020
WarwickImperial B1010020
Cambridge AEdinburgh100010