6.1.

2 Final Exam:
Semester Exam Exam
Music Name: Jorja WM
Appreciation Sem
2 Date: 6-13-22

General Directions

 Write neatly in the spaces provided.

 Answer each question as thoroughly as possible using complete sentences.

 Remember to write your name and user name on every page submitted.

Section I: Musical Styles (45 points)

A. Directions:
Answer the following questions by choosing one musical style from the list below
that best describes the style indicated. Two of the choices will not be used. Part A
of the test is worth 21 points. Allow 10 minutes for this section of the test.

Choices:

Jazz Blues Gospel Motown Bluegrass

Folk Country Rock Hip-Hop

1. Which style of music follows three-part harmonic style and parallel voiced
chords?

2. Which musical style incorporates DJ-ing?

3. Identify the style of music that most commonly follows the following chord
progression:
I → IV → I → V7 → I

4. Which musical style usually has a lead singer and backup vocalists, with a
catchy “formula” sounding melody?

5. Which musical style is characterized by a short, repetitive melody that is easy

to sing along with?

6. Which musical style shocked early audiences with its untamed vocals and
strong backbeat?
 7. Which musical style uses scat singing?

B. Directions:
Match each of the musical styles on the left with a characteristic instrument it uses
on the right. One of the choices will not be used. Part B is worth 24 points. Allow 10
minutes for this part of the test.
1. Bluegrass
a. Hammond organ
2. Gospel
b. pedal steel guitar
3. Country
c. Dobro
4. Jazz
d. electric guitar
5. Rock
e. orchestra
6. Motown
f. turntable
7. Musical Theater
g. saxophone
8. Hip-Hop
h. backup voice
Section II: Music History (40 points)

Directions:
Answer eight of the possible 10 short-answer questions using complete sentences.
Make an "X" next to the two questions that you choose to leave blank. This section
of the exam is worth 40 points. Allow 25 minutes to complete this section of the
test.

1. Briefly describe the influence of ragtime on early jazz.

2. What is improvisation? Explain three different ways that musicians can
improvise.

3. How did the musical Oklahoma! change musical theater?

4. Explain the relationship between blues artists and record companies.

5. How did Thomas A. Dorsey contribute to the history of gospel music?

6. Name and describe three common stylistic elements in country, folk, and
bluegrass music.
7. What was the social significance of cover songs in early rock music?

8. Name and briefly describe two ways that musicians have benefited from
technology since 1950.

9. Briefly describe how the role of the producer has changed since the 1950s.

10. Name and briefly describe two popular styles of music that have developed
since the 1970s.
Section III: Music History

Directions:
Answer two of the possible three questions in detailed essays. Make an "X" next to
the question that you choose to leave blank. This section of the exam is worth 40
points. Allow 30 minutes to complete this section of the test.

Essay Question 1: Music has often had a strong role in social and political
movements. Throughout musical history, musicians have raised their voices
against racial prejudice and other types of social injustice. They have also used
music as a way of expressing their unique culture.

Describe the relationship between one musical style and the conditions of the
society in which it emerged. Circle your choice.

1. Blues and slavery

2. Folk music and social activism

3. Jazz or soul music and the civil rights movement

Be sure to include in your discussion:

 Important musical and social events in the chosen historical period

 Key musicians associated with this period

 If relevant, brief description of specific work(s)

Question 2: In Beethoven's day, the composer was supreme. Every note that he
wrote was expected to be played in a particular way. But times have changed.
Along with performers, the modern era has seen the rise of producers, arrangers,
and musical researchers as valued decision makers in music.

Choose one person from the list below and make a case for his or her influence on
music history. Circle your choice.

1. Miles Davis (Jazz)

2. W. C. Handy (Blues)

3. Berry Gordy Jr. (Motown)

4. Mahalia Jackson (Gospel)

5. Elvis (Rock)

6. Cecil Sharp (Folk)

7. Rogers and Hammerstein (Musical theater)

8. An artist of your choice that represents a musical style

Be sure to include in your discussion:

 Background of the musical time in which he or she lived

 Important events in the his or her life

  The style(s) of music he or she is best known for

 If relevant, brief description of specific work(s) that he or she influenced

Question 3: Some people love jazz; others would take country any day. Of all the
musical styles reviewed in the course, which one speaks to you the most? Why?

Be sure to include in your discussion:

 The defining characteristics of this style

 When in musical history this style developed and how it has evolved since

 Major artists who have written or performed in this style

 If relevant, musical technology associated with this style

Possible Choices:

 Jazz

 Blues

 Gospel

 Soul
  Motown

 Bluegrass

 Folk

 Country

 Rock

 Hip-Hop

 Latin music

 Reggae

Section IV: Bonus!

Directions:
Answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Possible 8 bonus points
(2 points each)
1. Where did Tin Pan Alley get its name?

2. Who was the first black female vocalist to record the blues?

3. Which spiritual was considered one of the anthems of the civil rights
movement?

4. How does the banjo differ from all other stringed instruments?