Narrator's Perspective on Music and Community

Narrator's Perspective on Music and Community

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Education, Life Skills

5th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The speaker shares their journey from creating a solo record to making a family music cassette called Rocket Ship Beach, which gained unexpected popularity. This led to a career shift from pop to family music, emphasizing community and cultural exploration. The speaker discusses the decline of amateur music making in America and expresses optimism that electronic media can revive this tradition, highlighting the joy and communal aspects of music.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unexpected outcome of the narrator's first solo record release?

It was featured in a movie.

It won a music award.

It was ignored in favor of a community cassette.

It became a bestseller.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's initial intention with the 'Rocket Ship Beach' cassette?

To perform it at local concerts.

To use it as a demo for record labels.

To give it as a holiday present to families.

To sell it commercially.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the narrator decide to focus on family music?

It was more profitable.

It felt more fulfilling and community-oriented.

It was part of a master plan.

It was easier to produce.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator view the educational aspect of their music?

They focus solely on entertainment.

They think it has no educational value.

They believe it is educational but don't label it as such.

They openly promote it as educational.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What cultural project did the narrator undertake to expand their knowledge?

A book on Asian musical instruments.

A documentary on African music.

A CD featuring songs from Latin America.

A project on European classical music.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator hope children in monocultural areas gain from their CDs?

A sense of cultural superiority.

Exposure to diverse backgrounds and languages.

A preference for pop music.

An interest in classical music.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical change in music-making does the narrator discuss?

The rise of digital music.

The decline of communal music-making in America.

The globalization of music.

The invention of new musical instruments.

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