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What is the name given to drums as a group of percussion instruments?

  • Idiophones
  • Aerophones
  • Chordophones
  • Membranophones (correct)

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of blues music?

  • Sad themes and simple tunes based around three chords (correct)
  • Use of synthesizers and electronic effects
  • Complex harmonic progressions and upbeat themes
  • Instrumental virtuosity and improvisation

    • Which artistic movement influenced Arnold Schoenberg?

  • Realism
  • Surrealism
  • Expressionism (correct)
  • Impressionism

    • Which composer's use of a large orchestra influenced Arnold Schoenberg?

    <p>Gustav Mahler (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for music that is not set in any key and has no tonic, as exemplified by Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire?

    <p>Atonal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What system of composition did Schoenberg invent eight years after Pierrot Lunaire?

    <p>12-tone system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Arnold Schoenberg leave Germany to live in the US?

    <p>Because of the anti-Jewish Nazi government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about Arnold Schoenberg's opera Moses and Aaron?

    <p>It was left unfinished at the time of his death. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which musician amplified his guitar to play the Delta blues in a more striking way in Chicago during the 1950s?

    <p>Muddy Waters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Howlin' Wolf's blues rock sound is characterized by combining the three-chord blues with which elements?

    <p>Boogie rhythms and rock and roll style (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ray Charles is known for pioneering what genre by blending R&B, gospel music, and traditional blues elements?

    <p>Soul Blues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic defines the tsuzumi drum and differentiates it from other types of drums?

    <p>It is hourglass-shaped with cords that alter pitch. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context are rattle drums traditionally used by Indigenous peoples?

    <p>Various ceremonies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a distinguishing feature of the West Indian steel drum that sets it apart from many other drum types?

    <p>It can be used to play a tune. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drum is known for producing a crisp 'rat-a-tat-tat' sound and was commonly featured in 13th century European military bands?

    <p>Tabor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drum has a foot pedal system to tighten or loosen the tension of the membrane, altering the pitch of the note?

    <p>Timpani (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What musical form, rooted in African tradition, significantly influenced early Black American music?

    <p>Call-and-response (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of field hollers and work songs used by enslaved people?

    <p>To communicate and maintain rhythm during labor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the lyrical content of spiritual songs created by enslaved people?

    <p>Expression of suffering and hope for a better future (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    George W. Johnson's Laughing Song is significant because it was:

    <p>The first African American recording (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation, influenced by hearing a man play a knife across a guitar string, is W.C. Handy credited with incorporating into his music?

    <p>The use of slide guitar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the style of Delta Blues?

    <p>Loud, rough vocals and acoustic slide guitar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Texas Blues, as pioneered by Blind Lemon Jefferson differ from Delta Blues?

    <p>Texas Blues features slower tempos and a more laid-back feel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic sets New Orleans Blues apart from other regional blues styles?

    <p>Upbeat, cheerful Caribbean rhythms on piano or horn (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    20th Century Music

    An era of experimental and diverse musical styles.

    Arnold Schoenberg

    A composer known for developing the 12-tone system and atonal music.

    Atonal Music

    Music that lacks a tonal center or key, creating a sense of unease.

    12-Tone System

    A method of composition using all 12 notes in an octave equally.

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    Membranophones

    Percussion instruments that produce sound when a membrane is struck.

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    Blues Music

    An emotional genre rooted in the folk music of enslaved Black people, focused on sad themes.

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    Gustav Mahler

    A composer known for his large orchestras and dramatic symphonies.

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    Expressionist Art

    Art movement involving vivid colors and shapes to express deep emotions.

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    Call & Response Songs

    A music form where a lead singer's melody is followed by a responding group.

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    Field Hollers

    Vocal sounds used by enslaved people in fields to communicate.

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    Spiritual Songs

    Songs expressing the suffering and hope of enslaved people, combining African rhythms and Christian themes.

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    First Black American Recording

    The first recording made by a Black American, George W. Johnson's 'Laughing Song' in 1895.

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    W.C. Handy

    A musician who popularized blues after hearing a unique guitar sound in Mississippi.

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    Delta Blues

    A style of blues music from the Mississippi Delta, known for its loud, rough sound.

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    Electric Blues

    A modern genre of blues using electric guitars, developed from earlier styles.

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    Piedmont Blues

    A finger-picking style of blues with syncopated rhythms, popularized by Blind Boy Fuller.

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    Chicago Blues

    A music style from the 1950s that features amplified Delta blues with additional instruments.

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    Blues Rock

    A genre combining three-chord blues with boogie rhythms and rock and roll elements.

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    Soul Blues

    A sound created by Ray Charles, merging R&B, gospel, and traditional blues.

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    Tsuzumi

    An hourglass-shaped drum with cords that change pitch when played with hands.

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    Rattle Drum

    A prehistoric drum with seeds inside, used in Indigenous ceremonies.

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    Tabor

    A two-headed drum from medieval Europe, played with sticks for a sharp sound.

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    Darbuka

    A goblet-shaped hand-played drum used in ceremonies and festivities.

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    West Indian Steel Drum

    A metal drum from Trinidad that produces different notes and can play tunes.

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    Study Notes

    20th Century Music

    • The 20th century was an exciting and experimental period in music, with many different directions being taken.
    • Today's musicians continue to develop new sounds and styles.

    Arnold Schoenberg

    • Born in 1874, Vienna, Austria
    • Became a conductor and chorus master
    • Converted to Protestantism in 1898
    • Taught at Schwarzwald School
      • Students included figures like Alban Berg and Anton Webern
    • Traveled throughout Europe and Russia as a conductor and lecturer
    • Founded the Society for Private Musical Performances.
    • Became a US citizen in 1941.
    • Died in 1951
    • One must be convinced of the infallibility of one's own fantasy and one must believe in one's own inspiration.

    Moonlight Magic (Pierrot Lunaire)

    • Schoenberg's melodrama, a series of German songs.
    • Based on 21 poems (1884) by Albert Giraud
    • Features a soprano (female) dressed as a clown.
    • Costumes include a white face, black clothing, collar, and cap.
    • Accompanied by five instruments.
    • Technique called sprechstimme where the music is half sung, half spoken.

    Expression Through Painting

    • Schoenberg tried to express his emotions through painting in 1907.
    • He later gave up painting as a medium.
    • He found music to be a better method of expressing himself.

    Fun with Drums

    • Percussion instruments were experimented with in the 20th century, both in classical and popular music.
    • Drums, also known as membranophones, are used worldwide.
    • Drums produce sound when a membrane is struck by an object.

    Blues Music

    • Blues music originated from the folk music of enslaved Black people in the southern US.
    • Themes of sadness and emotion.
    • Simple melodies based on three chords.
    • Influenced jazz, rock, and R&B music.
    • African rhythms and harmonies with Christian elements form an integral part of this genre.
    • Enslaved people often used call-and-response or field hollers to communicate and keep time.

    Blues Music Styles

    • Delta blues (Charley Patton).
    • Texas blues (Blind Lemon Jefferson).
    • New Orleans blues (Professor Longhair).
    • Louisiana blues (Lightnin' Slim).
    • Piedmont/East Coast blues (Blind Boy Fuller).
    • Chicago blues (Muddy Waters).
    • Blues rock (Howlin' Wolf).
    • Soul blues (Ray Charles).
    • Country blues

    Additional Notes

    • 12-tone system: A system of composition using all 12 notes in an octave.
    • Sprechstimme: A vocal technique where the music is half sung, half spoken.
    • Membranophones: Instruments that produce sound when a stretched membrane is struck.
    • R&B (Rhythm and Blues): Music style influenced by blues combined with pop, rock, and jazz.
    • Techniques: Various techniques were used in the 20th century, some focusing on popular taste, and others dedicated to emotional expressive expression.
    • Early 20th-century artists experimented with expressionist art, abstract color and shapes to express emotions in paintings.

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