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WorksheetsSpirituals, Work Songs & Recreational Songs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
How many types of slave songs are there?
2
3
5
4
This type of song is considered religious.
Spirituals
Work Songs
Recreational Songs
This type of song uses coded messages.
Spirituals
Work Songs
Recreational Songs
Why are coded messages used in spirituals?
Helped slaves escape to freedom
Communicated information between slaves
Talked trash about the white plantation owners
All of the above
This type of song was sung to pass time while completing chores and tasks.
Spirituals
Work Songs
Recreational Songs
This type of song was sung for entertainment or personal expression.
Spirituals
Work Songs
Recreational Songs
Match the following
Lyrics referencing people, places or events from the Bible
Spirituals
Strong, steady beat
Work Song
Fast, upbeat tempo
Recreational Song
Match the following
Repeating word, line or phrase
Spirituals
Words in title refer to chores or tasks.
Work Song
Use of instruments or body percussion
Recreational Song
Which type of song does NOT use call & response?
Spirituals
Work Songs
Recreational Songs
None of the above
What is call & response?
A solo singer
A group of singers together
A solo singer followed by a group that sings in response
A group that sings followed by a solo singer in response
