Scott Joplin
He was born in this state.
Texas
He was known for this type of music.
Jazz
Who were the first to sing spirituals?
slaves in the south
Name the four levels of body percussion.
He and his family worked on the _______ for a living.
Rail roads
He was born in what city?
Washington D.C.
Spirituals often refer to God (True or False)
Leader sings first, group sings after. What is this called?
Call and Response
He played this instrument
Piano
What city did Duke Ellington move to in the north, where jazz was most popular?
New York City (Harlem)
What type of place might you hear a spiritual sang?
In church
Who was the leader of the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Name one tune by Scott Joplin
The Entertainer
Maple Leaf Rag
"Take the _____ Train" was name of a tune Duke Ellington wrote.
A
Spirituals were used during this as secret codes.
Underground Railroad
Name an instrument that slaves may have used.
wash board, banjo, musical bow, drum, pan flute.
Scott Joplin played this type of music genre.
Rag time
What instrument did Duke Ellington play?
Piano
Name a spiritual.
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Ezekiel Saw the Wheel
Down By th Riverside
Various others...
rap, R&B, rock and roll, soul, reggae, etc.