Musicality in "Father Comes Home from the Wars"

What musical forms have influenced Suzan-Lori Parks in her writing?

• Jazz and opera

• Blues and show tunes

• Jazz and Puccini

• Blues and opera

Suzan-Lori Parks describes the structure of her plays as (a)   .

• Architectural and epic
• Linear and straightforward
• Minimalistic and abstract
• Chaotic and unpredictable

What technique does Parks use in her plays that is inspired by jazz?

• Repetition and revision

• Improvisation and syncopation

• Call and response

• Leitmotif and licks

What is the purpose of the songs in Father Comes Home from the Wars?

• To advance the storylines

• To provide exposition

• To deepen the emotional resonance

• To showcase the Musician's talent

What genre of music does Suzan-Lori Parks describe the music in Father Comes Home as?

• Americana

• Classical

• Folk

• Rock and roll

What is the role of the Musician in Father Comes Home?

• To narrate the story

• To provide comic relief

• To represent the griot tradition

• To showcase Parks's musical talent

What is the concept of Rep & Rev in Suzan-Lori Parks's plays?

• Repetition and revision of musical phrases

• Repetition and revision of dialogue

• Reincorporation of what has been said

• All of the above

What is the purpose of call and response in African American music?

• To emphasize a major idea

• To create a binary structure

• To engage the audience

• All of the above

What is the significance of blending past and present musical genres in Father Comes Home?

• To create a contemporary take on period music

• To pay homage to classical composers

• To showcase Parks's musical versatility

• To appeal to a wider audience

What is the purpose of the songs composed by Parks in Father Comes Home?

• To provide exposition

• To deepen the emotional resonance

• To showcase Parks's musical talent

• To advance the storylines