Themes and Details in Folk Songs

The video features a musical tutorial with performances of two songs: 'East Virginia' and 'John Brown's Dream'. The instructor introduces each song, providing background information and highlighting the unique characteristics of the banjo used. The 'East Virginia' song is learned from Clifton Hicks, while 'John Brown's Dream' is an old dance tune. The instructor also discusses the evolution of the banjo and its African roots, emphasizing the historical context of the instrument.

Where did the singer travel from in the song 'East Virginia'?

• Georgia

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

What color was the maiden's hair in 'East Virginia'?

• Black

• Blonde

• Dark-brown

• Red

What does the singer ask the Captain to do in 'East Virginia'?

• Take him to North Carolina

• Play the banjo

• Deliver a message to his darling

• Sing another song

Who taught the narrator the song 'East Virginia'?

• A man from Virginia

• A woman from North Carolina

• Clifton Hicks from Georgia

• A musician from Africa

What is the next song introduced after 'East Virginia'?

• 'Liza's Song'

• 'Banjo Tune'

• 'John Brown's Dream'

• 'Old Virginia'

How does the narrator describe the evolution of the banjo?

• It evolved like a human

• It lost its original sound

• It has remained unchanged

• It became more complex

What is the origin of the banjo's sound according to the narrator?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• America

What is the theme of the song 'John Brown's Dream'?

• A journey to Virginia

• A love story

• A dance tune

• A historical event

In 'John Brown's Dream', what is repeated about John Brown?

• He was a hero

• He traveled to Africa

• He was a musician

• The devil was dead

What is the narrator's intention in 'John Brown's Dream'?

• To get a pretty little girl

• To play a new song

• To find a new home

• To travel to Africa