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Tango Dance Literature

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Which book by Osvaldo Soriano is considered a classic of Tango literature?

  1. A Funny Dirty Little War

  2. Tango: The Art of the Dance

  3. Triste, solitario y final

  4. The Tango Singer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Triste, solitario y final (1973) is a novel by Osvaldo Soriano that tells the story of a tango dancer who is forced to flee Argentina during the Dirty War.

Who wrote the book (Tango: A History) ?

  1. Jorge Luis Borges

  2. Roberto Goyeneche

  3. Carlos Gardel

  4. Simon Collier


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Simon Collier is a British author and journalist who has written extensively about tango. His book (Tango: A History) (1995) is a comprehensive overview of the history of tango music and dance.

What is the name of the famous tango dance hall in Buenos Aires that is mentioned in many works of Tango literature?

  1. El Viejo Almacén

  2. La Viruta

  3. El Góndola

  4. El Tortoni


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

El Góndola is a historic tango dance hall in Buenos Aires that has been in operation since 1912. It is a popular tourist destination and has been featured in many works of Tango literature.

Which of the following is NOT a famous tango song?

  1. La Cumparsita

  2. El Choclo

  3. Adios Nonino

  4. Libertango


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Adios Nonino is a famous tango composition by Astor Piazzolla, but it is not a tango song in the traditional sense, as it does not have lyrics.

Who is considered the greatest tango dancer of all time?

  1. Carlos Gardel

  2. Juan D'Arienzo

  3. Osvaldo Pugliese

  4. Miguel Angel Zotto


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Miguel Angel Zotto is an Argentine tango dancer, choreographer, and teacher. He is considered one of the greatest tango dancers of all time and has performed all over the world.

Which of the following is NOT a famous tango orchestra?

  1. Orquesta Típica Victor

  2. Orquesta Francini-Pontier

  3. Orquesta Osvaldo Pugliese

  4. Orquesta Juan D'Arienzo


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Orquesta Francini-Pontier is not a famous tango orchestra. It is a French orchestra that played a variety of genres, including tango.

What is the name of the tango dance that is characterized by its fast tempo and intricate footwork?

  1. Milonga

  2. Vals

  3. Canyengue

  4. Tango Apilado


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tango Apilado is a tango dance that is characterized by its fast tempo and intricate footwork. It is a relatively new style of tango that was developed in the 1990s.

Which of the following is NOT a famous tango singer?

  1. Carlos Gardel

  2. Julio Sosa

  3. Edmundo Rivero

  4. Roberto Goyeneche


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Edmundo Rivero was a famous Argentine folk singer, but he was not a tango singer.

What is the name of the tango dance that is characterized by its slow tempo and sensual movements?

  1. Milonga

  2. Vals

  3. Canyengue

  4. Tango Apilado


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vals is a tango dance that is characterized by its slow tempo and sensual movements. It is one of the most popular tango dances and is often danced at social gatherings.

Which of the following is NOT a famous tango composer?

  1. Astor Piazzolla

  2. Carlos Gardel

  3. Juan D'Arienzo

  4. Osvaldo Pugliese


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carlos Gardel was a famous tango singer, but he was not a tango composer.

What is the name of the tango dance that is characterized by its fast tempo and lively movements?

  1. Milonga

  2. Vals

  3. Canyengue

  4. Tango Apilado


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Milonga is a tango dance that is characterized by its fast tempo and lively movements. It is a popular dance at social gatherings and is often danced to traditional tango music.

Which of the following is NOT a famous tango dance hall in Buenos Aires?

  1. El Viejo Almacén

  2. La Viruta

  3. El Góndola

  4. El Tortoni


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

La Viruta is not a famous tango dance hall in Buenos Aires. It is a historic bar in the San Telmo neighborhood that is known for its live music and dancing.

What is the name of the tango dance that is characterized by its improvisational nature and close embrace?

  1. Milonga

  2. Vals

  3. Canyengue

  4. Tango Apilado


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Canyengue is a tango dance that is characterized by its improvisational nature and close embrace. It is a relatively new style of tango that was developed in the 1990s.

Which of the following is NOT a famous tango festival?

  1. Buenos Aires Tango Festival

  2. World Tango Festival

  3. Medellín Tango Festival

  4. Helsinki Tango Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Helsinki Tango Festival is not a famous tango festival. It is a relatively new festival that was first held in 2002.

What is the name of the tango dance that is characterized by its slow tempo and melancholy melodies?

  1. Milonga

  2. Vals

  3. Canyengue

  4. Tango Apilado


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vals is a tango dance that is characterized by its slow tempo and melancholy melodies. It is one of the most popular tango dances and is often danced at social gatherings.

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