"La Raspa" Music Listening Activity

Tuesday, May 5 was Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo is a holiday held on May 5 which remembers and celebrates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, on May 5, 1862.

"La Raspa" is a folk song and dance from eastern Mexico.

In this lesson, you will a listen to the song and use your learning about tempo (fast & slow) and dynamics (loud & quiet) to answer the questions.

Click here to listen to the song and answer the questions!