WorksheetsMusic Benchmark
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are two characteristics of folk music?
It is always written down and has known authorship
It is passed on from generation to generation and has unknown authorship
It is a recent genre and is commercially produced
It is characterized by electronic instruments and digital alterations
Which elements are part of the ring shout tradition?
Call and response, improvisation, and solo performances
Call and response, strong rhythms, and dance
Harmonic singing, choreographed movements, and storytelling
Instrumental music, written scores, and formal attire
What is the correct chronological order of the three musical genres we discussed in class?
Blues, Ring shout, American Negro Spiritual
American Negro Spiritual, Blues, Ring shout
Ring shout, American Negro Spiritual, Blues
Strong rhythms, Ring shout, Blues
What is a common element in Ring Shout, The American Negro Spiritual, and the Blues?
Improvisation
Call and response
Use of electronic instruments
Complex harmonies
What did B.B. King name all of his guitars?
Lucille
Eleanor
Daisy
Rosalind
What is B.B. King's hometown?
Memphis, TN
Chicago, IL
Indianola, MS
New Orleans, LA
What is another term for a melisma in music?
A beat
A chord
A run
A riff
Which genre of music did B.B. King influence the most?
Jazz
Blues
Rock
R&B
What is a characteristic feature of the blues genre?
What is the origin of the term 'Ring Shout' in musical context?
It originated from a type of dance move
It is named after a musical instrument
It comes from the practice of shouting during worship
It was named after a famous song
Which instrument is most commonly associated with traditional blues music?
Violin
Drums
Guitar
Cello
