1. How Did The Minstrel Show Change After The Civil War?
MUL 2380
Test 1
Dr. Terri Mitchell
1. Give a brief definition of the following:
Rhythm: the aspect of music comprising all the elements (as accent, meter, and tempo) that relate to forward movement
Beat: individual pulses
Melody: succession of sound with rhythmic and tonal organization
Harmony: occurs when two or more tones are sounding at the same time
2. Explain how Ragtime music combines the elements of both Europe and Africa:
3. What are the instruments found in a standard rhythm section?
The instruments in the rhythm section include at least one chord instrument, one bass instrument, and one percussion instrument. The chord instrument can be of two types: strummed and keyboard. Bass instruments include tuba, string bass, electric bass, and synthesizer bass. Finally, the principal percussion instrument is the drum set.
4. How did the minstrel show change after the Civil War?
Prior to the Civil War, the minstrel show was performed by white people with painted black faces, but after the Civil War, black people …show more content…
Music was seen to be the most important attraction leading to a high attendance. Therefore, the concert band became the primary source of musical entertainment. It played an important role during the development of popular music since the original work included, marches, solos featuring the band’s virtuoso instrumentalists, symphonic poems, program music and the popular music of the day kept gathering multitudes all across the country . John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) was widely-known as the best bandleader of his times, leading several tours in America. Although the role of professional bands was close to that of the contemporary pop orchestra, Sousa stated that his main purpose was to entertain the public instead of educating them. In this manner, this led to music appealing to the popular taste. Everybody would enjoy Sousa’s
Test 1
Dr. Terri Mitchell
1. Give a brief definition of the following:
Rhythm: the aspect of music comprising all the elements (as accent, meter, and tempo) that relate to forward movement
Beat: individual pulses
Melody: succession of sound with rhythmic and tonal organization
Harmony: occurs when two or more tones are sounding at the same time
2. Explain how Ragtime music combines the elements of both Europe and Africa:
3. What are the instruments found in a standard rhythm section?
The instruments in the rhythm section include at least one chord instrument, one bass instrument, and one percussion instrument. The chord instrument can be of two types: strummed and keyboard. Bass instruments include tuba, string bass, electric bass, and synthesizer bass. Finally, the principal percussion instrument is the drum set.
4. How did the minstrel show change after the Civil War?
Prior to the Civil War, the minstrel show was performed by white people with painted black faces, but after the Civil War, black people …show more content…
Music was seen to be the most important attraction leading to a high attendance. Therefore, the concert band became the primary source of musical entertainment. It played an important role during the development of popular music since the original work included, marches, solos featuring the band’s virtuoso instrumentalists, symphonic poems, program music and the popular music of the day kept gathering multitudes all across the country . John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) was widely-known as the best bandleader of his times, leading several tours in America. Although the role of professional bands was close to that of the contemporary pop orchestra, Sousa stated that his main purpose was to entertain the public instead of educating them. In this manner, this led to music appealing to the popular taste. Everybody would enjoy Sousa’s