2.1.7 History Review Flashcards

1

What instrument has a round body and long neck?

Guitar
Banjo
Violin
Cello

2

Which genre is known for a syncopated rhythm?

Ragtime
Folk
Jazz
Blues

3

What is a military march an example of?

A popular tune
A folk song
A spiritual
A patriotic piece

4

Who is known for Ragtime music?

John Williams
Scott Joplin
George Gershwin
Aaron Copland

5

Which composer is known for movie music?

William Billings
John Williams
Stephen Foster
Aaron Copland

6

What are lyrics?

The melody of a song
The rhythm of a song
The words of a song
The notes of a song

7

What is the definition of a composer?

A person who writes music
A person who sings
A person who teaches music
A person who plays music

8

True or false: Stephen Foster is known for Jazz music.

False
True

9

What genre focuses on life's hardships?

Blues
Folk
Jazz
Pop

10

Which genre is known for catchy melodies?

Folk
Jazz
Pop
Blues

11

Who is known as the Father of American Music?

Stephen Foster
Scott Joplin
George Gershwin
William Billings

12

Which composer was a teacher and composer?

William Billings
George Gershwin
Aaron Copland
Scott Joplin

13

What has lyrics that tell a story?

A march
A symphony
A ballad
A concerto

14

What is the name of the escape route for slaves?

The Liberty Route
The Underground Railroad
The Safe Passage
The Freedom Trail

15

Which genre originated in New Orleans?

Blues
Jazz
Folk
Ragtime

2.1.7 History Review

Questions 15

2.1.7 History Review

Questions 15