Aboriginals & the 16th Century
Who are the American "aboriginals"?
Native Americans
True or False? America DID NOT follow the traditions of the British Aisles during the 17th century.
False
African work songs and field hollers became what form of music?
Gospel
A melancholy mixture of work songs, spiritual music, and gospel that was first played in the early 20th century
Blues
How many ethnic groups did the Native Americans have?
Hundreds
This city followed the traditions of France during the 17th century?
New Orleans
Africans brought what characteristic of music to America?
Polyrhythms
Name a famous Jazz musician from the 20th century
Duke Ellington
Louis Armstrong
Jelly Roll Morton
What people did one of the Native American tribes evolve into?
Hawaiians
Name two styles of music that were popular during the 17th century.
Hymns, Ballads, Drinking Songs, Theatre Songs
This kind of music was derived from African and Scottish Influences
Spirituals
This genre tackled topics of teenage living and growing. Elvis Presley was a famous singer.
Rock and Roll
This group of people was imported to America during the 16th century. They brought various kinds of music.
African Slaves
Name a popular patriotic song from the 17th century.
SSB or Yankee Doodle
Also called hillbilly music
Appalachian Folk Music
This 20th century genre sprang from soul and tackled controversial topics. Tupac was a famous performer.
Hip Hop
What countries came to America in the 16th century?
English, Spanish, French
The time of religious fervor during the 18th century was called the
Great Awakening
Jug bands, honkey tonk, and bluegrass are the roots of
Modern Country
What does EDM stand for?
Electronic Dance Music