Question 1

Which statement is incorrect regarding many of the Puritans of early New England?&#10;A) They were very intellectual people.&#10;B) They did not favor high art in their churches.&#10;C) They enjoyed poetry, art, and music.&#10;D) They protested against Roman Catholic music practices.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Some scholars differentiate between music and noise by examining which of the following?&#10;A) patterns of sound&#10;B) pitches&#10;C) volume&#10;D) written notation

Accepted Answer

Scholars differentiate between music and noise based on the patterns of sound. Music typically follows a recognizable pattern, such as a melody, harmony, or rhythm, while noise lacks such patterns and can be considered random or chaotic. Pitches, volume, and written notation can be important aspects of music, but they do not necessarily differentiate it from noise.

Question 3

African,European and Native American music had which of the following in common in eighteenth-century America?&#10;A) It was performed with no rhythmic pulse.&#10;B) It was usually performed by amateurs rather than professionals.&#10;C) It was monophonic.&#10;D) It was confined to the concert hall.

Accepted Answer

In eighteenth-century America, music across these cultures was often performed by amateurs rather than professionals. This was due to a variety of factors, including the limited availability of professional musicians and the social and communal functions of music in these societies. Music played a significant role in religious, social, and cultural events, and was often a communal activity rather than a professionalized or specialized one.

Question 4

Which of the following would be an incorrect generalization regarding Native American traditional music?&#10;A) It is strongly connected to spirituality.&#10;B) It sounded the same from culture to culture.&#10;C) It was interrelated to other art forms.&#10;D) It was sometimes depicted in visual art.

Accepted Answer

Native American traditional music varied greatly from culture to culture and region to region, with distinct characteristics and styles. It would be incorrect to assume that it sounded the same across all Native American cultures.

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding African slaves in eighteenth century America?&#10;A) African music was sometimes expressed via Christian worship.&#10;B) African musicians were not taken into slavery.&#10;C) Slaves were able to preserve traditional music via written notation.&#10;D) Slaves lost all trace of their traditional musics.

Accepted Answer

African slaves in eighteenth century America often expressed their music through Christian worship, as Christianity was often forced upon them as a means of control and cultural assimilation. African musical traditions were also often incorporated into Christian hymns and spirituals, creating a blended musical style. Choices B, C, and D are all incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the history of African music in colonial America.

Deck 26: Music in Early America