Grandma’s Records Vocabulary Words Theme 2: Celebrating Traditions Selection 2

Conga  Definition: a tall, narrow drum with one head that is played by beating with the hands  Sentence: I wish I could play the conga as well as she does.

Percussion  Definition: the striking together of two things to create sound; a family of musical instruments played by being struck or shaken  Sentence: He used to play percussion in the school band.

Performing  Definition: presenting something, such as music or acting, before an audience  Sentence: My favorite band is performing tonight.

Record  Definition: a grooved disc that can be played on a phonograph  Sentence: I’m going to the store to buy this band’s record.

Salsa  Definition: a style of Latin American dance music that mixes African, Cuban, jazz, and rock music  Sentence: No one plays salsa better than they do.

Theater  Definition: a building where plays, movies, or concerts are presented  Sentence: They are going to play in the old theater.