Midterm Study Set Ch. 3

Question 1

1. Folk songs from the mid-18th century through the 19th century that would sometimes include coded messages were called what?A) Rhythm and Blues
   B) Spirituals
   C) Country
   D) Doo-Wop

Answer 1

B. Spirituals

Question 2

2. The term doo-wop refers to one of the following:

A.) Nonsense syllables
B.) Gospel music
C.) Pop rock
D.) Mouce

Answer 2

A. Nonsense syllables

Question 3

Over time terms such as _______ and ________ became more commonly used for songs for white composers.

Answer 3

psalm and hymn

Question 4

The banjo is of ________ origin.
A.)European
B.) Asian
C.) Middle East
D.) African

Answer 4

D. African

Question 5

The chord series I–vi7–ii7–V7 is known as the ________ progression.

Answer 5

doo-wop

Question 6

True or False: When a man sings in a range higher than his normal tenor range, this is known as crooning.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or False: The term spiritual was given to ONLY white religious folk songs.

Answer 7

False