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What musical elements did black musicians introduce to military marches?
What musical elements did black musicians introduce to military marches?
- Simplified harmonies and slower tempos.
- Emphasis on brass instruments and loud dynamics.
- European classical structures and melodies.
- Syncopated African rhythms and improvisation. (correct)
In what kind of venues in the Southern United States was ragtime typically played on the piano?
In what kind of venues in the Southern United States was ragtime typically played on the piano?
- Parlors, cafes, and brothels. (correct)
- Public parks, town squares, and political rallies.
- Concert halls, opera houses, and symphonies.
- Churches, schools, and family homes.
How did the emancipation of black people contribute to the rise of new musical styles?
How did the emancipation of black people contribute to the rise of new musical styles?
- It provided access to instruments previously unavailable.
- It enabled freed black people to perform in theaters, music halls, and other venues. (correct)
- It allowed for the creation of music schools focused on preserving African musical traditions.
- It led to increased funding for musical education in black communities.
What is one factor that led to the decline in popularity of ragtime?
What is one factor that led to the decline in popularity of ragtime?
How did military marches influence the development of ragtime music?
How did military marches influence the development of ragtime music?
Besides gospel and blues, what styles of music were important to black musicians?
Besides gospel and blues, what styles of music were important to black musicians?
What transformation occurred after adapted military marches became ragtime?
What transformation occurred after adapted military marches became ragtime?
Which composer is considered one of the most important representatives of ragtime music?
Which composer is considered one of the most important representatives of ragtime music?
What was the primary instrument associated with ragtime music in its popular venues?
What was the primary instrument associated with ragtime music in its popular venues?
What new genres emerged thanks to modified music?
What new genres emerged thanks to modified music?
Flashcards
What happened when black people were freed?
What happened when black people were freed?
Some freed blacks started bars and music venues.
What was played besides gospel and blues?
What was played besides gospel and blues?
Military marches. Black musicians introduced their African syncopated rhythms and improvisation.
What musical genres emerged?
What musical genres emerged?
Ragtime is a genre that modified old rhythms.
What is Ragtime?
What is Ragtime?
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Where was Ragtime played?
Where was Ragtime played?
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What happened to Ragtime?
What happened to Ragtime?
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Who was a key figure in Ragtime?
Who was a key figure in Ragtime?
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Study Notes
- Modern Music in the 20th and 21st Century - Part 2
Origins and Development
- After the liberation of black people, some started working in bars and music halls.
- Besides gospel and blues, military marches were played.
- Black musicians introduced African syncopated rhythms and improvisation, making the music more entertaining.
- These modifications gave rise to new genres: ragtime and jazz.
Ragtime
- Ragtime involved an adaptation of the former style of black military music with the piano.
- Ragtime was played on the piano in saloons, cafes, and brothels in the Southern United States.
- Ragtime was played on mechanical pianos.
- It disappeared as a popular genre, but can be found in cinematic settings.
- Scott Joplin was the most important ragtime performer.
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