Unit 2 Flashcards
(20 cards)
How was the call-and-response concept in blues music different than the traditional call-and-response music?
In blues music, both the call and response are given by the soloist.
Which alterations to the major scale are used to create blue tonality?
bending or lowering the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees
Is this statement true or false?
The blues reflected a personal perspective on life with which many people could identify.
true
How many bars are used in the most common blues form?
12 bars
Why is W.C. Handy recognized as the “Father of Blues”?
He dedicated his time and career to documenting the blues.
Is this statement true or false?
During the early part of the twentieth century, record companies began to scout and record African American blues singers.
true
What type of music is distinguished by a parallel style of voicing?
gospel
Gospel music is historically rooted in which traditions?
African tribal music and Western classical traditions
What did slaves blend with African rhythms and melodies to create spirituals or gospel music?
Christian spirituals
Is this statement true or false?
Slave owners did not allow their slaves to sing traditional Christian hymns.
false
Which artist was known as the “King of Gospel”?
Rev. James Cleveland
Which music styles are combined in soul music?
gospel and R&B
Is this statement true or false?
Soul music gave African Americans a means of expressing pride for their unique culture, as well as their frustration over civil rights injustices.
true
Which artist was called the “Queen of Soul”?
Aretha Franklin
Which type of music was revolutionary in its ability to instill pride in African Americans?
soul
Which formula best describes the majority of early Motown music?
a vocal group with a lead singer and backup singers
Which sentence best describes the key to the success of the Motown songwriters?
Songs performed by African American artists appealed to both African American and white audiences.
Which phrase best describes the role of studio musicians in Motown music?
to produce a consistent, distinctive sound for different Motown artists
Who founded Motown Records?
Berry Gordy Jr.
Where did Motown artists go to specifically learn choreography and stage presence?
Motown Charm School
