Ch.5 Dance in America

What purpose do dances serve?

• Social, spiritual, ceremonial

• battles, tall-tales of the Native Americans

• none of these

A reel is in what meter?

• 2/4 (duple)

• 6/8 (triple)

• 4/4 (quadruple)

A jig is in what meter?

• 6/8 with a triple feel

• 4/4, quadruple

• 2/4, duple

What is a Ceili?

• a dance, where jigs and reels are danced

• a dance where the charleston and mambo are danced

• a social event where conjunto music is heard

A Riverdance is a contemporary version of?

• Irish dances

• American dances

• Russian dances

• Texas-Mexican dances

A conjunto song is based on what?

• A duple polka rhythm

• 4/4, quadruple feel

• 3/4, triple feel

Which of these instruments is not included in a Conjunto ensemble?

• Trumpet

• drum set

• the button accordion

• electric bass guitar

What instrument accompanies modern Hula?

• ukele

• ipu heke

• guitar

In what decade was Hula noticed by Hollywood film audiences and tourists?

• 1930's

• 1920's

• 1950's

• 1960's

what was the purpose of ancient Hula (hula kahiko)? Choose all that apply.

• to tell life stories and family history

• interpret mele (poetry)

• to entertain tourists

• to celebrate various events