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Which vocal effects are characteristic of African-American music?
Which vocal effects are characteristic of African-American music?
- Whistle register; vocal fry; chest voice
- Scat singing; growling; throat singing
- Harmonization; vibrato; yodeling
- Call & response; falsetto; vocal rhythmization (correct)
What was the double purpose of the work songs sung by slaves in Afro-Latin American Music?
What was the double purpose of the work songs sung by slaves in Afro-Latin American Music?
- Create a sense of community and preserve their cultural heritage
- Express their emotions and entertain themselves
- Regulate their pace of work and avoid lashes by their masters (correct)
- Protest against their treatment and communicate with other plantations
What is the primary function of Spirituals in African-American culture?
What is the primary function of Spirituals in African-American culture?
- Promote African cultural traditions and rituals
- Express joy and celebration in times of freedom
- Impart Christian values and describe the hardships of slavery (correct)
- Entertain the plantation owners and their guests
What was the significance of songs like 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' and 'Wade in the Water' in the context of slavery?
What was the significance of songs like 'Follow the Drinking Gourd' and 'Wade in the Water' in the context of slavery?
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What was the role of drumming in Afro-Latin American Music for slaves?
What was the role of drumming in Afro-Latin American Music for slaves?
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