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American Music History 1619-1880 Week 2

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This quiz is to give a general overview of the main idea of "American Music History 1619-1880" class before commencing the weekly lecture.

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1
How is the general tempo in West African music?
Rubato in most section
Either fast or slow, the tempo remains steady
Always in medium speed
Always in fast speed
2
What is the most used favorite instrument to accompany dance music in 17th century America?
Double bass
Violin
Fortepiano
Piano
3
When did West African slaves start being imported to the mainland of America?
18th century
15th century
16th century
17th century
4
Below are main characteristics of West African music, EXCEPT _______
Predominantly pentatonic and modal
Complex rhythms but strict tempo
Seldom sung in harmony
Repetition of small musical unit is common
5
What are Griots?
South African minstrels
Central African minstrels
East African minstrels
West African minstrels
6
What are indentured servants?
lifetime servants
Voluntary servants
Slaves
Contracted servants
7
What is this instrument called?
Koro
Kori
Kore
Kora
8
What are Idiophones?
String instruments
Percussions
Anything that can produce sound
Wind instruments
9
What is another term for call-and-response?
Monophony
Heterophony
Homophony
Antiphony
10
What is the meaning "to extempore"?
Text Improvisation
Harmonic Improvisation
Rhythm Improvisation
Melodic Improvisation