Mariano Mores

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mariano-mores

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Mariano Mores born?February 18, 1918
2. Where was Mariano Mores born?Buenos Aires, Argentina
3. What is Mariano Mores known for?Pioneering tango compositions and piano performance
4. What is the career?Argentine composer, pianist, and bandleader
5. What is the notable composition?Taquito Militar
6. Who was Mariano Mores?Mariano Mores was a famous Argentine musician born in 1918 who loved playing the piano and writing tango music. He became known as a master of tango and helped make the music popular around the world.

Tango: A complex and passionate dance and musical genre originating in the late 19th century in the Río de la Plata region.
Composer: An artist who creates original musical works, often involving intricate arrangements and thematic development.
Pianist: A musician who performs on the piano, a keyboard instrument known for its wide dynamic and tonal range.