Spirituals, Work Songs & Recreational Songs

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How many types of slave songs are there?

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3

Front

This type of song is considered religious.

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Spirituals

Front

This type of song uses coded messages.

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Spirituals

Front

Why are coded messages used in spirituals?

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Helped slaves escape to freedom, Communicated information between slaves, Talked trash about the white plantation owners.

Front

This type of song was sung to pass time while completing chores and tasks.

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Work Songs

Front

This type of song was sung for entertainment or personal expression.

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Recreational Songs

Front

Which type of song does NOT use call & response? Options: Spirituals, Work Songs, Recreational Songs, None of the above

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None of the above

Front

What is call & response?

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A solo singer followed by a group that sings in response.