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How were 'popular' and 'classical' music traditions in the nineteenth century?
Stephen Foster gained public recognition as a singer.
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Foster's Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair is primarily composed in what texture?
Foster's My Old Kentucky Home was inspired by?
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From what type of songs did Foster earn the majority of his income?
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Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair is a(n)?
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Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair is performed by?
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In what language is Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair sung?
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Foster's song Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair?
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Like many of Foster's songs, Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair is?
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Music that belongs to the 'people' and that has brought great financial profit is considered?
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Nineteenth-century parlor music in the United States was written to be accessible to amateurs.
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Parlor songs were written?
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European immigrants imported cultivated repertoires to the Americas.
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Stephen Foster blended vernacular American spirit and the European art tradition in his?
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There was a clear split between classical and popular music in the early nineteenth century.
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What do Camptown Races and Old Folks at Home have in common?
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What were the effects of minstrelsy on American culture?
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Which of the following was a type of racially-charged theatrical variety show in the United States in the nineteenth century?
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Which statement is NOT true?
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Which statement is NOT true?
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Which statement regarding Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair is NOT true?
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Who was Foster under contract with from 1847 onward?
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Who wrote the text for Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair?
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Why did Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair become a hit in 1941?
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Study Notes
Popular and Classical Music in the 19th Century
- Popular and classical music traditions coexisted, performed in the same spaces and by the same ensembles.
Stephen Foster's Recognition
- Stephen Foster did not achieve public recognition as a singer.
Texture of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
- "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" is primarily composed in a homophonic texture.
Inspiration for My Old Kentucky Home
- The song "My Old Kentucky Home" was inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin."
Sources of Foster's Income
- Foster earned most of his income from plantation songs, rather than opera arias or parlor songs.
Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair as a Parlor Song
- "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" is classified as a parlor song, designed for intimate performances at home.
Performance Format
- The song is performed by a solo voice accompanied by piano.
Language of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
- "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" is sung in English.
Background of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
- The song was written after Foster separated from his wife, not as a wedding gift or for his daughter.
Form of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
- It is structured in strophic form, which is common for many of Foster's songs.
Definition of Popular Music
- Music characterized as "popular" is defined as belonging to the people and generating significant financial profit.
Accessibility of Nineteenth-Century Parlor Music
- Parlor music was intentionally written to be accessible for amateur performers in middle-class homes.
Influence of European Immigrants
- European immigrants brought cultivated repertoires to the Americas, enriching the cultural landscape.
Stephen Foster's Blend of Traditions
- Foster successfully blended vernacular American spirit with European art traditions in his parlor songs.
Relationship of Classical and Popular Music
- There was no clear division between classical and popular music in the early nineteenth century.
Commonalities in Foster's Songs
- Both "Camptown Races" and "Old Folks at Home" were written for or became part of minstrel shows.
Minstrelsy's Impact
- Minstrelsy significantly shaped perceptions of African American culture, promoting stereotypes that persisted into the twentieth century.
Racially-Charged Theatrical Variety Shows
- Minstrel shows were a prominent type of racially-charged theatrical entertainment in the nineteenth century.
Immigrants' Nostalgia and Music Preferences
- Anglo-American immigrants often romanticized their ancestors' homeland but did not primarily listen to Italian opera.
Historical Context of Foster's Career
- Foster wrote popular songs for the Christy Minstrels but did not profit greatly from his sheet music sales.
Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair's Popularity
- Despite it not being the most famous during Foster's lifetime, it gained renewed popularity in 1941 due to changes in music licensing practices.
Foster's Contractual Affiliations
- From 1847 onward, Foster was contracted with the Christy Minstrels.
Authorship of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
- Foster wrote both the music and lyrics for "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair."
Reasons for Revived Interest in the Song
- The song became a hit in 1941 primarily due to a licensing dispute that led broadcasters to air older music like Foster's.
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