Blues Study

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Where did the blues originate?

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The Mississippi Delta

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Which of the following instruments is most commonly associated with early blues? Piano, Harmonica, Guitar, Saxophone

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Guitar

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What is a key theme commonly found in blues music?

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The struggles of daily life

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The blues was influenced by which African-American musical tradition? Ragtime, Gospel, Field hollers and work songs, Jazz

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Field hollers and work songs

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Which artist is known as one of the pioneers of electric blues?

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B. B. King

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Which term refers to the migration of African-Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the early 20th century?

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The Great Migration

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Muddy Waters is most associated with which blues style?

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Electric Blues

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Which of the following is a characteristic of urban blues? Acoustic guitar, Solo singer without a band, Focus on religious themes, Use of electric instruments and a faster tempo

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Use of electric instruments and a faster tempo

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B. B. King is best known for his skill on which instrument?

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Guitar

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Which Contemporary blues musician wrote the song "This Land" as a commentary on social justice issues?

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Gary Clark Jr.