Unit 2: Blues, Soul, Gospel, and Motown Test Review

How was the call-and-response concept in blues music different than the traditional call-and-response music?

• In blues music, both the call and response are given by the group.
• In blues music, both the call and response are given by the soloist.
• In blues music, the call is given by the soloist and the response is given by the group.
• In blues music, the call is given by the group and the response is given by the soloist.

Answer explanation

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Which alterations to the major scale are used to create blue tonality?

• sliding or raising the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees
• bending or lowering the third, fifth, and seventh scale degrees
• lowering the tonic
• lowering the third scale degree to create a minor scale

The blues reflected a personal perspective on life with which many people could identify.

• True
• false

How many bars are used in the most common blues form?

• 8.0
• 4.0
• 10.0
• 12.0

Why is W.C. Handy recognized as the “Father of Blues”?

• He dedicated his time and career to documenting the blues.
• He wrote more blues songs than any other artist.
• He was the oldest documented blues artist.
• His seven children became famous blues artists.

During the early part of the twentieth century, record companies began to scout and record African American blues singers.

• True
• false

What type of music is distinguished by a parallel style of voicing?

• jazz
• blues
• gospel
• motown

Which style of music originated when slaves adapted Christian hymns to reflect their experiences?

• African American Music
• Negro Spirituals
• White Southern Gospel
• Protest Music

What did slaves blend with African rhythms and melodies to create spirituals or gospel music?

• Christian Spirituals
• African costumes
• African Dance Steps
• Christian Liturgy

Is this statement true or false? Slave owners did not allow their slaves to sing traditional Christian hymns.

• True
• false