How Much Do You Know About The Blues?

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  • The most popular form of Blues Music is known as the ___ Bar Blues

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Explore the roots and elements of Blues music in this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on its structure, history, and cultural impact. Understand the foundational 12-bar blues, the classic AAB lyric pattern, and the origins of this powerful genre in the Southern USA.

How Much Do You Know About The Blues? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    In the Blues the lyric structure is a three line form like this:

    • AAB

    • ABA

    • ABC

    • ABB

    Correct Answer
    A. AAB
    Explanation
    The given answer "AAB" suggests that in the Blues, the lyric structure typically follows a three-line form where the first two lines (A) are identical or very similar in content, and the third line (B) provides a contrasting or different idea. This structure is commonly used in Blues music to create a repetitive and rhythmic pattern that adds to the emotional and storytelling aspect of the lyrics.

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  • 3. 

    Blues music originated where?

    • Eastern Europe

    • Southern USA

    • Asia

    • Australia

    Correct Answer
    A. Southern USA
    Explanation
    Blues music originated in the Southern USA. This genre of music developed in the late 19th century among African American communities in the Mississippi Delta region. It was influenced by African musical traditions, work songs, spirituals, and folk music. The blues became a powerful expression of the struggles and emotions of African Americans, and it played a significant role in the development of various music genres, including jazz, rock and roll, and R&B. The Southern USA, with its rich cultural heritage and history of slavery, provided the fertile ground for the birth and growth of blues music.

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  • 4. 

    Blues music was originally performed

    • At Christmas time

    • Joyfully, as a celebration

    • In a concert hall

    • To express feelings of sadness and anger

    Correct Answer
    A. To express feelings of sadness and anger
    Explanation
    Blues music was originally performed to express feelings of sadness and anger. This genre of music emerged from African-American communities in the late 19th century as a way to cope with the hardships and struggles they faced. The lyrics and melodies of blues songs often conveyed emotions of sadness, heartbreak, and frustration, providing an outlet for musicians and listeners to express their own feelings. The raw and soulful nature of blues music allowed individuals to connect with and find solace in the shared experiences of pain and hardship.

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  • 5. 

    There are ___ different chords in the Blues Progression

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    • 6

    • 5

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    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 3 because the Blues Progression typically consists of three chords - the I, IV, and V chords. These chords are commonly used in blues music and provide the characteristic sound and structure of the genre.

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  • 6. 

    Backwater Blues, by Bessie Smith, is a song about

    • A dreadful drought that dried up all the rivers

    • A fishing trip that went horribly wrong

    • A tragic drowning in Backwater River

    • A terrible flood that washed away her home

    Correct Answer
    A. A terrible flood that washed away her home
    Explanation
    The correct answer is a terrible flood that washed away her home. The song "Backwater Blues" by Bessie Smith recounts the devastating impact of a flood that destroyed her home. The lyrics describe the rising water levels, the loss of belongings, and the despair felt by the singer and her community. This explanation aligns with the theme and narrative of the song, as it focuses on the consequences of a flood rather than a drought, fishing trip, or drowning incident.

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