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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Preserve and celebrate specific kinds of music (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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