General Music Unit 2 Flashcards
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What were some reasons why music could still be made during the Civil War?
Instruments were still around from the colonial period, and people wanted music for entertainment and organization.
What were the three most common types of music made during the Civil War?
Marching music, civilian songs, camp songs.
True or False: Children as young as 12 years old were allowed to enlist in the military as a musician during the Civil War.
True
Explain the specific services that music provided during the Civil War.
Organization, entertainment, boosting morale, documenting personal experiences.
Explain the difference between a trumpet and a bugle.
A bugle doesn’t have valves while a trumpet has 3.
What were some reasons why a bugle was commonly used during the Civil War?
Easy to play with one hand, could get damaged or wet and still be playable, and easy to transport.
Which types of drums were the most common and how were they carried?
Snare - neck strap, held slightly sideways
Bass - two shoulder straps, held in front of body
Explain the duties of marching musician units during the Civil War.
Commanding officers that inspected, addressed, and entertained troops.
True or False: Marching musician units would serve different roles as needed such as ambulance operators, aid wounded soldiers, and even flight on the battlefield.
True
Were marching musician units more common for the Union (North) or Confederate (South) army? Why?
Union - had more factories to produce brass and percussion instruments
Why did field musicians typically use brass and percussion instruments?
Durable, loud, and easy to transport
What was the original purpose of the musical piece “taps”?
“lights out” command
Publishing companies created books of lyrics to popular songs to pass out to soldiers which were called ________
Songsters
How were many informal “camp songs” typically made during the Civil War?
People took popular songs and slightly or completely changed the lyrics to fit their own personal story.
Was music an important part of the Civil War? Please explain your reasoning.
Opinion based
Yes - it helped people stay organized and it boosted their morale. Also, it documented personal experiences.
