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Blues music originated from what group of people?
Blues music originated from what group of people?
- Irish immigrants
- Enslaved Black people (correct)
- German immigrants
- Chinese immigrants
What are common themes found in blues songs?
What are common themes found in blues songs?
- Themes of excitement
- Themes of happiness
- Themes of anger
- Themes of sadness (correct)
Which musical genres were influenced by the blues?
Which musical genres were influenced by the blues?
- Gospel, Folk, and EDM
- Jazz, Rock, and R&B (correct)
- Country, Techno, and Pop
- Classical, Opera, and Reggae
What important document declared enslaved people in the US to be free?
What important document declared enslaved people in the US to be free?
In what year was the first Black American recording made?
In what year was the first Black American recording made?
Who is known as the Father of the Delta blues?
Who is known as the Father of the Delta blues?
Which instrument is MOST associated with New Orleans blues as played by Professor Longhair?
Which instrument is MOST associated with New Orleans blues as played by Professor Longhair?
Which blues style is characterized by a laid-back guitar style and slow rhythms, creating a dark and foreboding feeling?
Which blues style is characterized by a laid-back guitar style and slow rhythms, creating a dark and foreboding feeling?
Blind Boy Fuller is known for playing in which style of blues?
Blind Boy Fuller is known for playing in which style of blues?
Who amplified the guitar to play the Delta blues in a more striking way in Chicago during the 1950s?
Who amplified the guitar to play the Delta blues in a more striking way in Chicago during the 1950s?
Which artist was known as Howlin' Wolf?
Which artist was known as Howlin' Wolf?
Which genres did Ray Charles combine to pioneer soul music?
Which genres did Ray Charles combine to pioneer soul music?
What primary influence is shared across all variations of Rhythm & Blues (R&B)?
What primary influence is shared across all variations of Rhythm & Blues (R&B)?
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Blues Music
Blues Music
Emotional folk music from enslaved Black people in the US South, often with sad themes and simple, three-chord tunes.
Spiritual Songs
Spiritual Songs
Songs of suffering and hope sung by enslaved people, blending African rhythms/harmonies with Christian songs.
Call-and-Response
Call-and-Response
An African form where a lead singer sings a line and others respond with a different line.
Race Music
Race Music
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Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey
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Delta Blues
Delta Blues
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Texas Blues
Texas Blues
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New Orleans Blues
New Orleans Blues
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Louisiana (Swamp) Blues
Louisiana (Swamp) Blues
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Piedmont Blues
Piedmont Blues
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Chicago Blues
Chicago Blues
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Blues Rock
Blues Rock
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Soul Blues
Soul Blues
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