Puerto Rican Music

Discover the vibrant sounds of Puerto Rico! Learn about Bomba y Plena, Salsa, Reggaeton, and unique instruments.

Bomba Y Plena This style of music is a call and response type of music. It is also combined with dancing. How is Bomba Y Plena different than the music you listen to? How is it the same? (Answer in 2 complete sentences) Fill in the blank Bomba Y Plena is a call and response type of music. En Mi Viejo San Juan This song is called "En Mi Viejo San Juan," which translates to "In My Old San Juan." San Juan is the capital of Puerto Rico. This song was written during WWII as a way to encourage Puerto Rican soldiers that were missing their home. Why was the song "En Mi Viejo San Juan" written? To remember Puerto Rico For soldiers who missed Puerto Rico during WWII In order to honor the capital of Puerto Rico Mi Gente- Hector Lavoe Salsa is Puerto Rican music that combines many different styles of music. It is primarily meant to be dance music. What is salsa music meant for? Salsa music is meant for dancing. Reggaeton Reggaeton is what is considered popular music in Puerto Rico. It is the Puerto Rican version of rap or hiphop. What is reggaeton? Classical Puerto Rican Music Old style music Like Hiphop and Rap Music Matching Match the style of music with it's definition. Reggaeton Like Hiphop and Rap Bomba Y Plena Call and Response Salsa Contemporary Dance Music En Mi Viejo San Juan Written for Soldiers Puerto Rican Instruments Now we will learn different types of Puerto Rican instruments. Cuatro (Puerto Rican Guitar) How a Cuatro Sounds: What does a cuatro sound like? Answer in one complete sentence. Maracas Listen to Maracas: You do not just shake maracas and hope for the best there are specific patterns and rhythms you can create. Do you just shake maracas or is there a pattern you are supposed to play? You should create a rhythm and pattern No! Just shake them and have fun! I don't know, when is lunch? Congas Let's listen to congas: What did those congas sound like? Answer using one complete sentence. Güiro puertorriqueño Let's take a listen to the Güiro: A guiro is made from a vegetable gourd, kind of like a squash. What is the guiro made from? Plastic A vegetable/ gourd/ squash Metal The Instruments Being Played Together Name the Instruments What are the names of these instruments? Maracas Cuatro Guiro Congas guiro Cuatro Guiro Maracas Overall, what did you learn about Puerto Rican music today? Be sure to mention the types of music and instruments. Answer in 3-5 complete sentences. Puerto Rican Music Wordsearch To mark a word click its first letter then click its last. PUERTORICO REGGAETON PALITOS PANDERO MARACAS JIBARO CUATRO MUSICA CONGA BOMBA PLENA CLAVE GUIRO SALSA