Folk Music

How would we describe folk music?

• Music that is originally written down on paper.

• Music that is typically played by an orchestra.

• Music transmitted orally or music with unknown composers.

Why is it important to have a steady pulse for a work song?

• So everyone can dance to it

• So everyone moves in sync with each other

• So everyone can sing along

• So everyone wants to sleep

Folk music is learned through reading rather than hearing.

• True

• False

Which of the following instruments would you not associate with folk music?

• Drums

• Guitar

• Harmonica

• Violin

Which future genre was heavily influenced by folk music?

• Bluegrass

• R&B

• Hip Hop

• Pop

Folk songs reflects peoples’ every day activity.

• True

• False

Early spirituals were influenced by the music and rhythms of:

• Africa

• Australia

• India

• China

Which of these instruments is not used in authentic folk music?

• Acoustic guitar

• Harmonica

• Banjo

• Electric guitar

'The Wellerman' is an example of a

• Nursery rhyme

• Sea shanty

• Pop song

• Rock anthem

This genre is orally passed down over time and often has no author. However, modern artists can still be labelled in this genre with their original songs. Storytelling is a key aspect of this music.

• country

• folk

• hip hop

• classical