Question

1. blues is a
2. blues originated among what people group?

a. african - americans
b. italian - americans
c. japanese - americans
d. cuban - americans

1. from which geographic location did the blues come?

a. west coast
b. east coast
c. deep south
d. mid - west

1. approximately what years did the blues come upon the american culture scene?

a. 1760s
b. 1860s
c. 1960s

1. what other music does the blues incorporate?

a. spirituals
b. work songs
c. field hollers
d. shouts
e. chants

1. blues is characterized by:

a. call & response pattern
b. the blues scale
c. blue notes

1. blue notes are also called?
2. which of the following scale degrees are flattened in pitch to create the blue sound?

a. 3rd
b. 5th
c. 7th
d. 6th

1. blues shuffles or walking bass reinforce the trance - like rhythm and form a repetitive effect known as:

a. the pulse
b. the beat
c. the groove
d. the cadence

1. the blues is characterized by which of the following?

a. its lyrics
b. bass line
c. instrumentation
share 5 more interesting facts about the blues

Explanation:

1. Blues originated among African - Americans. It was a way to express their experiences.
2. It originated in the Deep South of the United States, where African - American communities were concentrated.
3. The Blues emerged around the 1860s, evolving from work songs, spirituals, etc.
4. It incorporates spirituals, work songs, and field hollers which are part of African - American musical heritage.
5. Blues is characterized by call - and - response patterns, the blues scale, and blue notes. Blue notes are slightly flattened notes that give the Blues its unique sound. Scale degrees 3rd, 5th, and 7th are often flattened. Blues shuffles create a groove. The Blues is also known for its meaningful lyrics.

Answer:

1. a. African Americans
2. c. Deep South
3. b. 1860s
4. a. Spirituals; b. Work songs; c. Field hollers
5. a. Call & Response pattern; b. The blues scale; c. Blue Notes
6. a. 3rd; b. 5th; c. 7th
7. Blue notes are also called "bent notes".
8. c. The groove
9. a. Its Lyrics
10. Some interesting facts about the Blues:

• The first Blues recordings were made in the early 20th century.
• Many famous guitarists got their start playing the Blues, like B.B. King.
• The 12 - bar Blues is a common song structure in the genre.
• Blues has influenced many other music genres such as Rock and Roll.
• Female Blues singers like Bessie Smith were very influential in the early days of the Blues.