Music P12 Flashcards

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What scholar defines the meaning of the blues?

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Frank Tirro

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What notes are considered “Blue Notes”?

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3rd & 7th

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Blues can have what 5 definitions according to Frank Tirro?

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The Music of People
Style of Music
Type of Performance
Musical Form
State of Mind
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What is the oldest style if blues?

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Country Blues

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What are other names for Country Blues?

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Folk Blues
Southern Blues
Delta Blues
Down-Home Blues

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Country-Blues singers are usually what gender?

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Male

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Country Blues singers usually sing…

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Alone

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Country Blues Singers usually play with what instrument?

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Harmonica or Guitar

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Where do Country Blue performers sing?

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Informal Places

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