The Challenges of Puerto Rican Bomba

An artistic representation of Puerto Rican bomba dance and drumming, featuring colorful garments, lively drums, and a celebration of culture, highlighting the connection between musicians and dancers.

Explore the Rhythms of Puerto Rican Bomba

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Puerto Rican Bomba through our captivating quiz! Discover the essence of this traditional music genre, its cultural roots, and the intricate interplay between drummers and dancers.

  • Test your knowledge on bomba music's history
  • Understand the cultural significance of the batey
  • Learn about influential families in bomba tradition
10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by DancingDrum24
Which is the main characteristic of bomba music?
The encounter between the drummer and the solo dancer
The musicians and their expertise
The drum, and only the drum
 
What is the fundamental element that makes possible the encounter between the drummer and the dancer?
Songs
The batey
none of the above
What enactments are produced in the Batey?
Spiritual healing
Communication through music and dance
Ecstasy moments
All of the above
What is the language of bomba?
Pa , tun, tun, tun, Pa!
Creole and spanish
Raw improvisation and interlocking rhythms
Essentials in cultural practices (select two)
Intellectual knowledge
Experience
Ego
Community
Which families where well established in bomba tradition by the 1950-1960?
Cepeda's family and los Hermanos Ayala
José Emmanuelli and Lester Nurse
Pizarro's and Almestica's families
Which family set the tone for bomba as a professional performance of folklore?
Hermanos Ayala
Cepeda's family
Emmanuelli's family
When bomba begun to enter in the pubs and clubs of Puerto Rico for the first time in history?
1988
1970
1990
2000
What is a bombazo?
What does "hacer piquetes" means?
To make visual contact with the drummer
To do the basic step
To improvise
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