Spanish music has been shaped by many cultures over time. Early influences included Roman and Greek music, while the Reconquista period suppressed music. The Renaissance saw the development of the Spanish guitar and increased cultural exchange. Major Spanish musical styles include flamenco, jota, and pop styles like ye-ye that fused Spanish influences with other genres. Bossa nova is also referenced as a Brazilian genre without percussion.

1. Spanish Music:
The Heart and Soul of Spain
By: Anushree Dugar
&
Nikki Thareja

2. HISTORY OF MUSIC
At the beginning of Spain's existence, many
different cultures helped to shape the history
of Spanish music. The early Romans brought
music from near-by Greece, and a different
style of religious music, beats, and chants had
a major impact on Spanish music.
As the birth of Spanish music was beginning
to blossom, the Reconquista (711-1492)
brought a sudden halt to music since the
government prohibited such music.
With the Renaissance, the Spanish guitar was
created and the musical culture improved.
Musicians traveled to many places and in the
process picked up new ideas, especially
Roman ideas.

3. HISTORY OF MUSIC
At the beginning of Spain's existence, many
different cultures helped to shape the history
of Spanish music. The early Romans brought
music from near-by Greece, and a different
style of religious music, beats, and chants had
a major impact on Spanish music.
As the birth of Spanish music was beginning
to blossom, the Reconquista (711-1492)
brought a sudden halt to music since the
government prohibited such music.
With the Renaissance, the Spanish guitar was
created and the musical culture improved.
Musicians traveled to many places and in the
process picked up new ideas, especially
Roman ideas.

4. HISTORY OF MUSIC
At the beginning of Spain's existence, many
different cultures helped to shape the history
of Spanish music. The early Romans brought
music from near-by Greece, and a different
style of religious music, beats, and chants had
a major impact on Spanish music.
As the birth of Spanish music was beginning
to blossom, the Reconquista (711-1492)
brought a sudden halt to music since the
government prohibited such music.
With the Renaissance, the Spanish guitar was
created and the musical culture improved.
Musicians traveled to many places and in the
process picked up new ideas, especially
Roman ideas.

5. HISTORY OF MUSIC
(CONTINUED)
Spanish classical music declined for nearly 200 years
as the Zarzuela, a lighter, Spanish form of opera,
developed, making it a hit that persists even today.
After the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco, the
new Spanish leader, banned all cultural aspects of
life: including music. But the wide range of music
did not disappear; only the ability to practice it was
carefully regulated.
At the end of Francisco Franco's rule, pop and rock
n' roll music became a major hit. The earliest
Spanish pop imitated French pop, which was
already imitating American and British pop. The
only difference was the Spanish style of flamenco,
that gave it an authentic touch.

6. HISTORY OF MUSIC
(CONTINUED)
Spanish classical music declined for nearly 200 years
as the Zarzuela, a lighter, Spanish form of opera,
developed, making it a hit that persists even today.
After the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco, the
new Spanish leader, banned all cultural aspects of
life: including music. But the wide range of music
did not disappear; only the ability to practice it was
carefully regulated.
At the end of Francisco Franco's rule, pop and rock
n' roll music became a major hit. The earliest
Spanish pop imitated French pop, which was
already imitating American and British pop. The
only difference was the Spanish style of flamenco,
that gave it an authentic touch.

7. HISTORY OF MUSIC
(CONTINUED)
Spanish classical music declined for nearly 200 years
as the Zarzuela, a lighter, Spanish form of opera,
developed, making it a hit that persists even today.
After the Spanish Civil War, Francisco Franco, the
new Spanish leader, banned all cultural aspects of
life: including music. But the wide range of music
did not disappear; only the ability to practice it was
carefully regulated.
At the end of Francisco Franco's rule, pop and rock
n' roll music became a major hit. The earliest
Spanish pop imitated French pop, which was
already imitating American and British pop. The
only difference was the Spanish style of flamenco,
that gave it an authentic touch.

8. STYLES OF MUSIC: FLAMENCO
Dance and Music go together
Andalusian traditional folk music
Lack of historical evidence
Originated from the lower class and also
because most were illiterate
Lack of interest from historians
Flamenco is a synonym for "Gypsy"
Consists of song, dance, and guitar
The first reference dates back to 1774
Could be a descendant of musical forms left by the Moorish inhabitants from the 8th-15th
centuries.
Influences from Byzantine church music and from Egypt, Pakistan, and India could also
have shaped Flamenco style music.

9. STYLES OF MUSIC: FLAMENCO
Dance and Music go together
Andalusian traditional folk music
Lack of historical evidence
Originated from the lower class and also
because most were illiterate
Lack of interest from historians
Flamenco is a synonym for "Gypsy"
Consists of song, dance, and guitar
The first reference dates back to 1774
Could be a descendant of musical forms left by the Moorish inhabitants from the 8th-15th
centuries.
Influences from Byzantine church music and from Egypt, Pakistan, and India could also
have shaped Flamenco style music.

10. STYLES OF MUSIC: FLAMENCO
Dance and Music go together
Andalusian traditional folk music
Lack of historical evidence
Originated from the lower class and also
because most were illiterate
Lack of interest from historians
Flamenco is a synonym for "Gypsy"
Consists of song, dance, and guitar
The first reference dates back to 1774
Could be a descendant of musical forms left by the Moorish inhabitants from the 8th-15th
centuries.
Influences from Byzantine church music and from Egypt, Pakistan, and India could also
have shaped Flamenco style music.

11. STYLES OF MUSIC: FLAMENCO
Dance and Music go together
Andalusian traditional folk music
Lack of historical evidence
Originated from the lower class and also
because most were illiterate
Lack of interest from historians
Flamenco is a synonym for "Gypsy"
Consists of song, dance, and guitar
The first reference dates back to 1774
Could be a descendant of musical forms left by the Moorish inhabitants from the 8th-15th
centuries.
Influences from Byzantine church music and from Egypt, Pakistan, and India could also
have shaped Flamenco style music.

12. STYLES OF MUSIC: FLAMENCO
Dance and Music go together
Andalusian traditional folk music
Lack of historical evidence
Originated from the lower class and also
because most were illiterate
Lack of interest from historians
Flamenco is a synonym for "Gypsy"
Consists of song, dance, and guitar
The first reference dates back to 1774
Could be a descendant of musical forms left by the Moorish inhabitants from the 8th-15th
centuries.
Influences from Byzantine church music and from Egypt, Pakistan, and India could also
have shaped Flamenco style music.

13. STYLES OF MUSIC: FLAMENCO
Dance and Music go together
Andalusian traditional folk music
Lack of historical evidence
Originated from the lower class and also
because most were illiterate
Lack of interest from historians
Flamenco is a synonym for "Gypsy"
Consists of song, dance, and guitar
The first reference dates back to 1774
Could be a descendant of musical forms left by the Moorish inhabitants from the 8th-15th
centuries.
Influences from Byzantine church music and from Egypt, Pakistan, and India could also
have shaped Flamenco style music.

14. STYLES OF MUSIC: JOTA
Originated from Aragon
Percussive sound
Instruments:
Castanets
Tambourines
Flutes

15. STYLES OF MUSIC: JOTA
Originated from Aragon
Percussive sound
Instruments:
Castanets
Tambourines
Flutes

16. STYLES OF MUSIC: JOTA
Originated from Aragon
Percussive sound
Instruments:
Castanets
Tambourines
Flutes

17. STYLES OF MUSIC: JOTA
Originated from Aragon
Percussive sound
Instruments:
Castanets
Tambourines
Flutes

18. STYLES OF MUSIC: JOTA
Originated from Aragon
Percussive sound
Instruments:
Castanets
Tambourines
Flutes

19. STYLES OF MUSIC: POP
Ye-Ye
Up tempo spanish music
Known for fusing French and
American pop sounds with the
traditional spanish “vibe.”
Has a flamenco rhythm
More about the singers than the
actual song

20. STYLES OF MUSIC: POP
Ye-Ye
Up tempo spanish music
Known for fusing French and
American pop sounds with the
traditional spanish “vibe.”
Has a flamenco rhythm
More about the singers than the
actual song

21. STYLES OF MUSIC: POP
Ye-Ye
Up tempo spanish music
Known for fusing French and
American pop sounds with the
traditional spanish “vibe.”
Has a flamenco rhythm
More about the singers than the
actual song

22. STYLES OF MUSIC: POP
Ye-Ye
Up tempo spanish music
Known for fusing French and
American pop sounds with the
traditional spanish “vibe.”
Has a flamenco rhythm
More about the singers than the
actual song

23. STYLES OF MUSIC: POP
Ye-Ye
Up tempo spanish music
Known for fusing French and
American pop sounds with the
traditional spanish “vibe.”
Has a flamenco rhythm
More about the singers than the
actual song

24. STYLES OF MUSIC: BOSSA NOVA
Originated in Brazil
Does not use percussion
instruments:
Uses guitar and piano.

25. STYLES OF MUSIC: BOSSA NOVA
Originated in Brazil
Does not use percussion
instruments:
Uses guitar and piano.

26. MINI-QUIZ
What After the Spanish Civil War, who banned
cultures cultural aspects of life in Spain?
influenced
Spanish
music?
(Two possible DID YOU
answers) KNOW?
What is a
synonym of
flamenco?
What two instruments are primarily
used in Bossa Nova music?

27. THE END
Thank you for your time!