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WorksheetsColonial America
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Theatre, Military, Dance, and Church music were the popular genres of the American Colonies?
True
False
Arias...
models speech, with many words being sung on the same note
are more dramatic songs that utilize a melody
Recitative...
models speech, with many words being sung on the same note
are more dramatic songs that utilize a melody
Which instrument (timbre) normally accompanied early American dance music?
Organ
Drums
Violin (fiddle)
Trumpet
What was the tittle of one of the first operas to be performed in Colonial America?
The Shepard's Opera
The Beggar's Opera
The Doggie's Opera
The Annoying Opera
What is unique about a reel dance?
One's feet alternate
One's torso alternates
The music is slow
One's hips alternate
What is unique about a jig dance?
One's feet alternates
One's torso alternates
One's feet moves rapidly
One's hips alternate
A minuet is characterized by...
rigid feet
rapid footwork
proper etiquette
proper hand motions
Which dance was for the aristocracy (wealthy people)?
Jig
Minuet
Reel
Which dance(s) was usually performed by the common person?
Jigs & Reels
Minuet
Which instrument ensemble normally accompanied minuets?
Organ Grinders
Drums
String Quartet
Trumpet Ensemble
One type of religious music is called a hymn?
True
False
During the colonial era, most people would have been educated in music?
True
False
Military Field Music refers to....
music performed on the battle field
music performed for entertainment in camps and/or cities
Military Band of Musick refers to....
music performed on the battle field
music performed for entertainment in camps and/or cities
Check which instruments were used for military field music
Drums
Fifes
Trumpets
Clarinets
Trumpets were used for which mounted regiment?
Foot Soldiers
Marines
Calvary
Sailors
Were soldiers to respond to "voice commands" or "drum signals"
voice commands
drum signals
The fiddle is a ____________ instrument.
wind
string
percussion
The side drum is a ____________ instrument.
wind
string
percussion
The fife is a ____________ instrument.
wind
string
percussion
Which form of military music was used on the actual field of battle?
Band of Musick
Field Music
