vocal forms of african music

Question 1

it is the combination of strong rhythms of african percussion instruments and portuguese melodies. this form of music is being paraded along the streets by up to 100 participants

Answer 1

maracatu

Question 2

it is one of the most widely performed musical forms of the late 19th century. the slaves and their descendants used to sing these as they work in the fields

Answer 2

blues

Question 3

it is a popular music genre of the 1950s and 1960s which originated in the african-american community throughout the united states. it combines elements of african-american gospel music, rhythm and blues, and often jazz

Answer 3

soul

Question 4

it originated in the united states and created by african-american slaves. it is also known as “negro spiritual”

Answer 4

spiritual

Question 5

it is likened to a question and answer sequence in human communication. the slaves used to sing these songs while simultaneously doing all their tasks in a day

Answer 5

call and response