Unit 2: Blues and Gospel

Which form describes a musical style in which a soloist sings or plays a melody and a larger group sings or plays a musical response?

• call and response

• accompaniment

• blues form

True or False: The blues reflected a personal perspective on life with which many people could identify.

• true

• false

How many bars are used in the most common blues form?

• 8 bars

• 4 bars

• 12 bars

Why is W.C. Handy recognized as the “Father of Blues”?

• He dedicated his time and career to documenting the blues

• He wrote more blues songs than any other artist

• He was the oldest documented blues artist

True or False: During the early part of the twentieth century, record companies began to scout and record African American blues singers.

• true

• false

Which early style of blues was characterized by the use of harmonica and guitar?

• Chicago blues

• Detroit blues

• Delta blues

True or False: Slaves were allowed to worship in their own Christian churches, which became sanctuaries for their own self-expression.

• true

• false

What did slaves blend with African rhythms and melodies to create spirituals or gospel music?

• Christian spirituals

• African costumes

• African dance steps

True or False: The civil rights movement used gospel music to inspire change.

• true

• false

Which artist was known as the “King of Gospel”?

• Rev. James Cleaveland

• Thomas A. Dorsey

• Edwin Hawkins