Civil War Era Music
This Civil Rights leader quoted "Battle Hymn of the Republic" lyrics in his "I Have A Dream" speech
Who is Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Native American songs often used nonsense syllables known as these.
What are vocables?
He wrote the lyrics.
Who is Francis Scott Key?
This Florida river was made famous in a Stephen Foster song, even though he never saw it.
What is the Suwanee river?
The soldiers of the American Revolutionary Army took this British song (intended to offend the American soldiers) and made it their own.
What is "Yankee Doodle?"
This Underground Railroad leader used songs like "Wade in the Water" to give directions to escaping slaves.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
A celebration of Native American heritage, centered around traditional dances and music.
What is a Pow Wow?
The lyrics (originally a poem) were written during this war at the battle of Fort McHenry.
What is "The War of 1812?"
Foster described a nocturnal R.E.M. related event in this song written about his wife.
What is "Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair"?
Music of the early American Republic included this genre of music that used hymns and psaltery.
What is sacred music?
The men will cheer and the boys will shout
The ladies they will all turn out, when he comes marching home.
Who is Johnny?
This category of instruments includes many instruments used by Native Americans, such as rattles and shakers.
What are idiophones?
Ironically, the tune to the National Anthem comes from this country.
What is England (or Great Britain)?
Foster wrote approximately this many songs.
What is 200?
Though the lyrics of this famous hymn were written in England, the tune (New Britain) is all American.
What is "Amazing Grace"?
This song referenced a stellar constellation, and help guide slaves to freedom.
What is the "Follow the Drinking Gourd?"
The Inuit women of northern Canada developed this unique, guttural vocal style.
What is Throat-Singing?
It's the title of our National Anthem.
What is "The Star Spangled Banner?"
According to Stephen Foster, this racetrack was five miles long.
What is Camptown?
The melody of the 19th Century folk song "Aura Lea" was used in the hit song "Love Me Tender" by this Rock 'n Roll legend.
Who is Elvis Presley?
Several Civil War era songs, such as "Angel Band," regained popularity when they were used in this 2000 movie.
What is "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"
This is created by the dancer with the help of family and friends, and no two are the same.
What is regalia?
Though it had been a popular patriotic song for over a hundred years, it did not officially become our National Anthem until this year.
What is 1931?
Foster died in this large northern U.S. city.
What is New York City?
Originally called "I Will Twine Mid the Ringlets," this song, first published in 1860 was a hit for the Carter Family in 1928.
What is "Wildwood Flower?"