American Music Influences
Name one European influence on American music.
What is European classical music, folk music, or opera?
What is one function of music from the Classical period?
What is Entertainment, ceremonial rites of passage, or social functions?
What is copyright law?
What is Copyright law protects the rights of creators over their original works.
What is tonality in music?
What is tonality refers to the organization of pitches around a central note, or tonic?
Name one technology that has changed the way music is created.
What is music notation software?
Describe how jazz music in America has been influenced by other cultures.
What is African rhythms, European harmonies, and Latin beats.
Describe the function of music in the Romantic period.
What is expressing emotions, storytelling, or nationalistic themes?
Name one form of media-sharing software.
What is Spotify, SoundCloud, or YouTube?
Identify one authentic stylistic feature in Latin music.
What are syncopated rhythms, use of percussion instruments like congas and bongos.
Describe the evolution of keyboard instruments.
What is the development of electric pianos and synthesizers?
Identify one Asian influence on American music.
What are the sitar and pentatonic scales?
Identify one function of music from another country.
What are Religious ceremonies, cultural celebrations, or communication?
Describe the livelihood of composers in relation to intellectual property laws.
Composers rely on copyright laws to earn royalties and protect their works.
Describe the key patterns in African music.
What are polyrhythms, call-and-response patterns, and use of drums?
Explain how amplification has impacted music performance.
What is amplification has allowed for louder performances and the use of electric instruments?
Explain the impact of Latin music on American music.
What is salsa and instruments like the conga?
Explain how music functions in different cultures.
What is a form of expression, communication, and cultural identity?
Explain the concept of the public domain in music.
What is Public domain refers to works that are no longer under copyright protection and can be freely used?
Explain the use of scales in Asian music.
What are the uses of microtones, pentatonic scales, and traditional instruments like the koto.
Identify one music notation software.
What is Finale, Sibelius, or MuseScore?
Discuss how Caribbean music has shaped American music.
What are genres like reggae and calypso?
Compare the functions of music in the Classical and Romantic periods.
What is Classical music often served ceremonial and entertainment purposes, while Romantic music focused more on emotional expression and storytelling?
Discuss the safe, legal, and responsible use of technology tools to access music.
What is using licensed software, respecting copyright laws, and avoiding piracy?
Classify the instrumentation of a Dixie Land ensemble.
What is Dixie Land ensembles typically include instruments like the trumpet, clarinet, trombone, and tuba?
Discuss how media sharing software has changed the way music is acquired.
What is media sharing software like Napster, iTunes, or streaming services like Spotify have revolutionized music distribution?