Music Benchmark

What are two characteristics of folk music?

• It is always written down and has known authorship

• It is passed on from generation to generation and has unknown authorship

• It is a recent genre and is commercially produced

• It is characterized by electronic instruments and digital alterations

Which elements are part of the ring shout tradition?

• Call and response, improvisation, and solo performances

• Call and response, strong rhythms, and dance

• Harmonic singing, choreographed movements, and storytelling

• Instrumental music, written scores, and formal attire

What is the correct chronological order of the three musical genres we discussed in class?

• Blues, Ring shout, American Negro Spiritual

• American Negro Spiritual, Blues, Ring shout

• Ring shout, American Negro Spiritual, Blues

• Strong rhythms, Ring shout, Blues

What is a common element in Ring Shout, The American Negro Spiritual, and the Blues?

• Improvisation

• Call and response

• Use of electronic instruments

• Complex harmonies

What did B.B. King name all of his guitars?

• Lucille

• Eleanor

• Daisy

• Rosalind

What is B.B. King's hometown?

• Memphis, TN

• Chicago, IL

• Indianola, MS

• New Orleans, LA

What is another term for a melisma in music?

• A beat

• A chord

• A run

• A riff

Which genre of music did B.B. King influence the most?

• Jazz

• Blues

• Rock

• R&B

What is a characteristic feature of the blues genre?

What is the origin of the term 'Ring Shout' in musical context?

• It originated from a type of dance move

• It is named after a musical instrument

• It comes from the practice of shouting during worship

• It was named after a famous song