Music-GPS Frameworks

Which is NOT a characteristics of folk music?

• Music that has been passed down from generation to generation

• Music that was written down.

• Music that is from certain cultures.

• The author was often UNKNOWN

Answer explanation

Folk music was passed down by word of mouth (orally) and was not written down on paper.

What is the definition of Call and Response?

• A type of music that was made up on the spot.

• The lead sings and the group follows with the same or similar phrase.

• Everyone sings at the same time.

• Everyone sings by themselves.

Answer explanation

Call and response is similar to an "Echo" in music.

African American Spirituals are of Christian Values.

• True

• False

African American spirituals often teach bible stories.

• True

• False

African American spirituals originated in Africa.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Even though it says "African" in the title, these songs were originated in America.

What type (genre) of music is African spirituals considered?

• Rock

• R&B

• Country

• Folk Music

Authors of African American Spirituals are often unknown because ________________.

• Music was passed down orally (not written down)

• They lost all of the music over time.

• The author didn't want to be known.

• They didn't want to be famous.

African American Spirituals have the same characteristics as folk music.

• True

• False

African American spirituals are made of simple and repetitive (repeated) melodies

• True

• False

When listening to a song, your feelings should often be exactly like everyone else.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Music is specific to each person. How you feel when listening to music is neither right or wrong.