Spirituals Music Review

How many verses are in the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd"?

(a)  

What is the form of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"?

• Sonata

• ABCBA

• Call and Response

• Rondo

 

In the song “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” this river represents an obstacle that hasto be overcome or crossed.

• Ohio

• Jordan

• Nile

• Mississippi

Spirituals are about the trials and ________________ and sorrows of this world.

• Troubles

• Job

• Happiness

What star is in the Big Dipper?

• Ursa Minor (Little Bear)

• Capella

• Polaris (North Star)bibb

The name of the conductor in “Follow the Drinking Gourd?

Peg Leg (a)  

Which song is a spiritual?

• Git Along Little Dogies

• Get on Board, Little Children

• Wellerman

• Home on the Range

This woman was a famous conductor on the underground railroad.

• Christine Columbus

• Harriet Tubman

• Katherine Issac

• Emma Northcot

Passengers/Baggage on the underground railroad.

• People who helped the slaves escape

• The slaves who were trying to escape

• Safe houses

• People in charge of safe places

What makes spirituals sound "jazzy"?

• Major rhythms

• Minor rhythms

• Syncopated rhythms

• Straight Rhythms