3.06 Quiz: Folk Music Part 2

Take the 3.06 Quiz: Folk Music Part 2 and test your knowledge of folk music!

Questions

1. What does the term “Folk Music” generally mean?

Question One

What are the three main types of folk music?

ballads, work songs, and fairy tales

Question Two

What type of music did Woody Guthrie write and sing?

Woody Guthrie wrote and sang folk music.

Question Three

Question Three:
What is the main difference between folk and commercial music?

Folk music is music performed by folk musicians, who are often unsigned or independent artists. Commercial music, on the other hand, is music that is released by major record labels and performed by well-known artists.

Answers

1. What is the name of the music genre that was created in the late 19th century by African American laborers in the deep South?

Answer One

In America, the most common form of folk music is the ballad. A ballad is a type of storytelling song that was originally passed down orally from generation to generation. The ballad usually tells a tragic or emotional story, and the lyrics are often simple and direct. Many traditional ballads originated in England and Scotland, but they can be found in every culture. American folk ballads often tell stories about love, loss, and death, and they are still popular today.

Answer Two

In general, folk music is music that is passed down orally from generation to generation. It is often associated with a particular region or culture, and it typically has a simple, catchy melody. Folk music can be upbeat and cheerful or slow and solemn.

Answer Three

The vielle is a bowed string instrument that was popular in medieval Europe. It has a rectangular body and is played with a bow.