5 Questions
What are characteristics of Afro American music?
Call & response, vocal effects, improvisation, syncopated rhythms, complex multi-part harmony
Which musical form combines samba and jazz and means 'new trend'?
Bosa Nova
Who is considered the 'Father of the Blues'?
W.C. Handy
'Wade in the Water' contained coded instructions for runaway slaves to avoid being re-captured. True or False?
True
'Motown Sound' became known as a combination of which two genres in the 1960s?
Blues and gospel
Test your knowledge of Afro American music characteristics, including call & response, vocal effects, improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and complex harmony. Explore the different types of Afro American music such as spirituals and their significance in history.
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