Music P10 Flashcards
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Define: Melismatic
A
One syllable of poetry is set to multiple pitches in melody
1
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What is the embellished manner of reciting the Quran called?
A
Melismatic
2
Q
What Christmas Carol is Melismatic?
A
“Angles We Have Heard on High”
3
Q
African Slaves brought what 3 influential musical technique to the US?
A
Melisma
Call-and-Response
Non-Western Chords
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Q
In the ____ Century, ____ was a common synonym for depression.
A
16th Century
Blue Devils
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Q
What is the primary purpose of the blues?
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To purge the performer of disconsolate emotions
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Q
Define: Spirituals
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A vocal genre developed by African Americans with a simple, flexible melody
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Q
Define: Shout
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African American group singing and dancing
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Q
Both Spiritual and Shouts often convey what kinds of themes?
A
Religious Themes
