19th Century American Music Flashcards

1

Scott Joplin was the first successful _______________ compser

African American
Native American
British
Austrailain

2

John Philip Sousa is the King of ____________

Spirituals
Ragtime
Marches
Folk

3

A march is developed from which kind of ensemble?

orchestra
military
concert
percussion

4

Folk Music is music for the _______________

African American Slaves
Trained Musicians
Elite
People

5

Sousa helped pass which law?

Copyright Law of 1909
Marching Arts Law of 1894
Marine Band Performane Law of 1912
Printed Music Law of 1899

6

What are spirituals about?

Religious expressions of Biblical stories
Haunted spirits of the town
Performing for everyone
Escaping slavery

7

A march has a strong ________ feel

1-2-3-4-5, 1-2-3-4-5
1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4
1-2, 1-2,
1-2-3, 1-2-3

8

Classical music is music for the __________

Elite
African American Slaves
People
Trained Musicians

9

What is syncopation?

when time feels uneven
when time starts
when time is even
when time stops

10

Ragtime was primarily written for which instrument?

voice
piano
drums
violin

11

What did the first music store sell?

online music lessons
sheet music
instruments and sheet music
copyright laws

12

Memorable melodies and accessible _______ made a song popular

composers
radios
lyrics
instruments

13

How was folk music passed down?

Reading printed sheet music
Guitars and piano
Oral tradition
Listening to the radio

14

Class Survey: Does pineapple belong on pizza?

No, Absolutely not!!
Yes, Of course!!

15

Spirituals were typically sung by _______

Elite
African American Slaves
People
Trained Musicians

19th Century American Music

Questions 15

19th Century American Music

Questions 15