2. Big Band - Sevlievo - Concert Tango www.youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_RVt7NVnqQ
3. 19th century Originated from Argentina and Uruguay. Earlier versions were recorded in Cuba and Spain. Where it started…
4. El trombón– Trombone La trompeta – Trumpet La guitarra – Guitar La Flauta – Flute La Clarinete- Clarinet Intruments
5. El saxofóno – Saxophone La tuba – Tuba El bandoneón- A type of accordion El bandoneónis the most important instrument that’s played for the tango. Instruments continued
6. The dance moves made them wear lighter and looser clothes they used to wear. The women wore long dresses so they could move in them, tango shoes that had specialized heels and smooth soles with an ankle strap. The men wore a suit and tie with straight cut trousers and laced shoes that has special heels with a smooth sole. Their outfits are usually dark and they match their partner’s clothes. Traditional Dress
7. In Buenos Aires, people dance the tango on the streets on celebrations. One celebration is their declared independence from Spain. (July 9th) Culture Comparison
8. Carlos Gardel(Dec. 11, 1890 - June 24, 1935 ) Singer and actor Astor Piazzolla (March 11, 1921 - July 4, 1992) A famous composer and bandoneón player. El Cachafaz(February 14 1885 – February 7 1942) Real name: Ovidio José Bianquet Nickname: Benito Popular Artist
9. Associated Dances This style is often associated with those who enjoy dancing to jazz, Vals (the tango version of waltz), "Alternative tango", or non-tango music appropriated for use in the dance of music. Tango is a type of music you can dance to and the dance is carried out with melodies of the accordion. The dance is done in pairs.
11. El bandoneón – A type of accordion La letra – Lyrics El lunfardo – an Argentine slang Los músicos – Musicians El paso - step Vocab from C4-C5
12. El bandoneón es un tipo de acordeón. ¿Qué otros estilos de música usan el acordeón? (The bandoneon is a type of accordion. What other styles of music uses the accordion?) La música de <<Bajofondo Tango Club>> es una fusión de tango y música contemporánea como el pop y el jazz. ¿Quégrupos conoces que tienen música que es una fusión de música tradicional y música contemporánea? (The music of BajofondoTango Club is a fusion of tango and contemporary music like pop and jazz. What groups do you know that have music that is a fusion of traditional and contemporary (current) music?
