Folk Music/Military/Work Songs

Question 1

How did Americans change European Ballads?

Answer 1

Changed lyrics to reflect American modern language, democratic ideals, and settings

Question 2

Common ballad traits

Answer 2

Narrative Lyrics, Strophic Format, Exist in many variations

Question 3

Broadside ballads

Answer 3

Songs commenting on current events, matched to a known tune, then printed and sold

Question 4

Corrido

Answer 4

A ballad sung in Spanish with highly dramatic lyrics, a strong triple rhythm, and a llamada and despedida

Question 5

Zydeco

Answer 5

Known for its use of the Creole language, a large accordion, a wearable washboard (froittoir), and its multicultural influences.

Question 6

Klezmer

Answer 6

Yiddish LAnguage, Jazzy, Minor key, violin, clarinet, accordion, trumpet, bass

Question 7

Why do folk songs exist in many variations?

Answer 7

Because oral versions change over time as each new performer tweaks it to his own preferences

Question 8

What kind of ballads arose out of the migration of settlers to the West in the mid- to late-1800’s?

Answer 8

Cowboy ballads, Pioneer songs, Railroad ballads

Question 9

Why were colonial country dance tunes (such as “Money Musk”) so long and repetitive?

Answer 9

So that the same pattern of steps could be repeated until each couple had a chance to be the lead couple

Question 10

Why was dancing important in colonial America?

Answer 10

It was an acceptable social activity in which young people could meet, mingle, and impress potential marriage partners

Question 11

Why do most military bugle tunes use only three notes?

Answer 11

Those are the only notes bugles are easily able to play

Question 12

African folk music

Answer 12

Call and response format, emphasis on voice and percussion, music as a part of everyday life

Question 13

Work songs

Answer 13

helped enslaved people to by lifting their spirits, coordinating their movements, and pacing their activities