Slave Songs Review

Select the THREE types of slave songs.

• Work Songs

• Social Songs

• Recreational Songs

• Spirituals

Which is NOT a description of spirituals?

• One of the three types of slave songs

• They are religious

• Used to pass the time while completing chores/tasks

• Secret messages hidden within the lyrics

What are work songs?

• Religious songs sung by slaves

• Songs with secret messages

• Sung for entertainment during free time

• Songs used to pass the time while completing chores/tasks

What are recreational songs?

• Religious songs sung by slaves

• Songs sung for entertainment during free time

• Songs used to pass the time while working

• Songs that used hidden messages

Which is NOT a musical element used in spirituals?

• Call & Response

• Lyrics that reference the Bible

• Words or phrases that repeat

• Strong, steady beat

What musical element is used in recreational songs.

• Instruments

• Repeating words or phrases

• Lyrics that reference the Bible

• Words in the title/lyrics that reference work

Which is NOT a musical element found in work songs?

• Words in the title/lyrics that reference work

• Strong, steady beat

• Instruments

• Call & Response

Which musical element is used in ALL three types of slave songs?

• Ostinatos

• Call & Response

• Instruments

• Strong, steady beat

What is call & response?

• Repeating musical elements throughout a song

• How loud or soft music is performed

• Non-translatable lyrics found in a song

• Musical interaction between a solo performer and a group of performers

Select the TWO types of call & response.

• Question & Answer

• Echo

• Call & Response

• Repeat