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Understanding Traditional Music

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What is one reason why traditional and older types of music are slowly disappearing?

Younger generations are not interested in them
They are too popular and constantly played
They are less likely to be written down or recorded (correct)
They are only sung in recording studios

How do younger generations learn traditional songs according to the text?

Through formal music education
By listening to modern music
By reading music notation
Through practice and repetition (correct)

What is the purpose of creating field recordings according to the text?

To mix different music genres together
To create modern versions of traditional songs
To replace recordings made in recording studios
To capture live performances in their original settings (correct)

Why are researchers and music fans interested in traditional and older types of music according to the text?

Because it can tell us a lot about different cultures (D) Signup and view all the answers

What may happen once older generations pass away according to the text?

The older types of music may die out with them (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did social scientist Frances Densmore do in the early 1900s according to the text?

Made recordings of Native American songs in danger of being forgotten (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of transcribing old music according to the text?

To preserve and study music for modern musicians (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common activity for passionate music collectors according to the text?

Spending time and money looking for rare music items (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do associations and societies mentioned in the text aim to do?

Preserve and celebrate specific kinds of music (B) Signup and view all the answers

How has modern technology made it easier to preserve music according to the text?

Smart phones can be used to record music and the Internet allows sharing recordings (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a specific kind of music celebrated by an association mentioned in the text?

Old and rare Jewish music celebrated by the Mendelssohn Society (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why do some folk musicians from Madagascar still collect cassette tapes, according to the text?

As a way to preserve their cultural music heritage (A) Signup and view all the answers

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