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Anglo-American Folk Music: Midterm 2
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Undergraduate 2
02/24/2011

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Term
Who Discovered Hawaii
Definition
Polynesian Settlers
Term
Who was the first Englishman to Come to Hawaii and When did he do it?
Definition
James Cook 1778
Term
When did Hawaii Become a US territory?
Definition
1898
Term
What are the Social Classes of the Hawaiian Society
Definition
Ali'i - Chiefs
Kahuna - Priests/Specialists
Maka'ainana - Commoners
Kaua - Slaves and Untouchables
Term
What is Mana?
Definition
Sacred Power that has a spiritual source in all Objecs, animals and humans (think avatar)
Term
What is Kapu?
Definition
Rituals and Prohibitions, Laws that regulate interaction (Taboos)
Term
What is Mele?
Definition
Traditional Hawaiian Chant
Term
What are charachteristics of Mele?
Definition
-Expression of life
-Communication between humans and the world
-Tell stories for history or genealogy
-History of Hawaii
Term
What art form does mele identify with?
Definition
Poetry
Term
What is most important about mele?
Definition
The words
Term
What is Kaona?
Definition
The hidden Meanings in mele
Term
What are the two types of mele?
Definition
- Mele oli
- Mele Hula
Term
How is Mele Oli Performed?
Definition
-Sung by one person unaccopanied by instruments
-In Free Meter
Term
What is Meter?
Definition
Regular grouping of Beats
Term
What is Mele pule ho'oulu?
Definition
-Prayer chant asking for inspuration
-example of mele oli
-free meter, vocal ornamentation
Term
What is Melee pule ho'oulu no Laka
Definition
-Prayer chant to Laka asking for inspuration
-Example of Mele oli
-Free meter, vocal ornamentation
Term
What are the Characteristics of Mele Hula?
Definition
-Sung by more than one person, accompanied by dance and instruments
-Rythmically is organized to meter
Term
What is Mele inoa no Hi'iaka?
Definition
- Name chant for the goddess Hi'iaka
- Duple Meter (beats in groups of 2)
- Accompanied by instrument
Term
What is Mele inoa no Kalakaua?
Definition
- A name chant for Kalakaua
- Example of mele hula[
- Instrumentation with drums
Term
How does Hula express the text of Mele?
Definition
Through Movement
Term
What were the original goals of Hula?
Definition
-To honor gods
-Honor the Nobility, Hawaiian people
-Tell stories
-Enforce perfectionism in dance
Term
What came to the Hawaiian Islands in the 1820-1830s?
Definition
Christianity
Term
When did guitar come to Hawaii?
Definition
1800s
Term
What came as a result of attempting to blend cultures?
Definition
Hula ku'i
-music and dance that blended western and Hawaiian musical elements
Term
What were the western influences in Nani Kaua'i?
Definition
-Strophic form, Call and Response
-Harmony
-Instrumentation (Guitars)
-Melodic contours (Tuneful sounding melody)
Term
Hawaiian Influence on Nani Kaua'i?
Definition
-Hawaiian Language
-Type of mele (text)
-Use of breakes in voice
Term
Western influences in Moanalua?
Definition
-Form
-Harmony
-Melodic contour
- Instrumentation (Guitar, Ukulele)
Term
Hawaiian Influences in Moanalua?
Definition
-Hawaiian Language
-Text is a type of Mele
Term
What type of song emerged in the 20th century in Hawaii?
Definition
Hapa haole
Term
Charachteristics of Hapa Haole?
Definition
-American Pop with Hawaiian songs
-English and Hawaiian Phrases
-Lyrics made Hawaii inviting Paradise
-Attract American Tourists
Term
What type of song is Honolulu Hula Hula Heigh?
Definition
A Hapa Haole Song
-English with Hawaiian
-Western Instruments
Term
What two types of guitar playing are associated with Hawaii?
Definition
-Slack Key
-Steel Guitar
Term
What is Slack Key guitar?
Definition
Strings are loosened, Slackedned, Different types of tunings
Term
What is an example of slack key guitar?
Definition
-Wai O Ke Aniani
-O'opu Nui
-Yodel song
Term
What is Steel guitar?
Definition
Steel bar that slid up and down the fret board, Popular by 1890s
Term
Who Performed Kaala?
Definition
Sol Hoopi in 1931
Term
In early native american society what are songs associated with?
Definition
Super Natural Power
Term
What is Song Ownership and who was it associated with?
Definition
Native Americans believed that songs belonged to an individual, family or clan and only social songs were for everyone to sing
Term
What is an example of A stick or bone game song?
Definition
Joe Washington with his wife and son
Term
When was the indian shaker church founded?
Definition
Western washington in 1882 by John and Mary Slocum
Term
Who sung the Indian Shaker song
Definition
Tommy Bob (Swinomish) in La Conner 1950
Term
What do native american story songs do?
Definition
Describe a time when animals were people and a Changer created the world today
Term
"The man who would not wash his face" is an example of what
Definition
Native American Story song
Term
What is "The man who would not wash his face" about?
Definition
Attempting to appeal to relatives for help so that they may bring a flood to transform the world
Term
How was Dirty face used in Lushootseed Culture?
Definition
-Primacy of family relationships
-Association with spiritual power
-Importance of place
Term
What does Mariachi mean today?
Definition
-Type of group or ensemble
-Musician who plays Mariachi
-Style of Music
Term
When was Spanish Colonial rule?
Definition
1521-1821
Term
When did Mariachi emerge?
Definition
Mid 19th Century
Term
How and when did Mariachi Take shape?
Definition
From the 1920s to 30s through Radio and Film
-Now emblem of Mexican Identity
Term
What is typical instrumentation of Mariachi?
Definition
-Trumpet
-Violin
-Guitar
-Vihuela
-Guitarron
-Voice
Term
How many Musicians in a Mariachi Band?
Definition
7-10, Can vary
Term
What is the role of Trumpets, Violin and Voice in Mariachi?
Definition
-Play the melody
-In Harmony
Term
What is the role of the Vihuela in Mariachi?
Definition
Provide rhythmic pulse and harmonic Accompaniment
Term
What is the role of the guitar in mariachi?
Definition
Provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment
Term
What is the Guitarron's role in Mariachi Music?
Definition
The Bass
Term
What is the Armonia in the Mariachi style?
Definition
The Rhythm section
-Guitarron, Vihuela, and Guitar
Term
What is the Instrumentation in the Burro Pardo?
Definition
-2 Trumpets
-4 Violins
(Play Melodic roles)
-Voices (Sing)
Armonia
-Vihuela
-2 Guitars
-Guitarron
Term
What is Gritos?
Definition
Stylized Calls, Used to add or indicate excitement, emotion or dramatic effect
Term
When did Mariachi start to play a significant role in the US?
Definition
1930s
Term
What created the demand for Mariachi in the US?
Definition
Immigrants from Mexico in the years following WWII
Term
How is Mariachi used in the US?
Definition
-Weddings, Bdays, Baptisms, Parties
-Restaraunts, bars
-Catholic Masses
-Festivals
-Schools
Term
What is important about the lyrics of "Son Jalisciense"
Definition
Double Meanings in the lyrics
Term
What song uses and alternation between 2 beat and 3 beat feel?
Definition
The Son Jalisciense
Term
What is Ranchera?
Definition
Both a genre and a general term for Mexican Music rooted in rural life, "Country Music"
Term
What meter is Ranchera in?
Definition
Triple or duple meter, Tends to be simple
Term
What is a style of mariachi about love and uses simple rhythms?
Definition
Cancion
Term
What is Conjunto?
Definition
A style of Mexican and Mexican American Popular Music played through southern Texas and Northern Mexico
Term
Where is Conjunto Tejano prominant?
Definition
Southern Texas (Mexican, European, and American Influences)
Term
What are Conjunto Tejano songs about?
Definition
Love, heartbreak and immigration
Term
What language is Conjunto Norteno sung in?
Definition
Spanish
Term
Where is Conjunto norteno found?
Definition
Northern Mexico
Term
What instruments are found in Conjunto tejano?
Definition
-Bajo Sexto (12 String Bass)
-Button Accordian
-Upright or electric Bass
-Drumb Kit
Term
What forms of Mexican music do Conjuto tejano play?
Definition
-Ranchera (Love and Heartbreak/Simple Pleasures)
-Corrido (Story of Person,Battle or event)
-Polka (Dance song in beats of 2)
Term
What nationality immigrated to Texas in the late 19th to early 20th century?
Definition
Germans
Term
Who popularized the tejano accordian?
Definition
Flaco Jimenez
Santiago Jimenez Jr.
Term
What was a major point of tension in conjunto Tejano
Definition
Race and Ethnicity between Mexicans and Germans
Term
What sex dominated conjunto tejano?
Definition
Males
Term
Who recorded Mal Hombre
Definition
Lydia Mendoza (1934)
- Known for singing and 12 string guitar playing
Term
Who was Flaco Jimenez?
Definition
Conjunto tejano musician
-Important Accordionist and singer
-Important Family
Term
Who was Alan Lomax
Definition
A folklorist that helped "revive" Folk
Term
Who was Woody Guthrie
Definition
Famous Folk performer who helped "revive" Folk
Term
Who was discovered in the 1930s by John and Alan Lomax?
Definition
Huddie Ledbetter
-Lead Belly or Leadbelly
-Sang and Played guitar
Term
Who performed Goodnight Irene?
Definition
Huddie Ledbetter
Term
When did woodie Guthrie move to New York and what Kind of image did he have
Definition
1940s with a common man image
Term
Who sang this land is your land?
Definition
Woodie Guthrie in 1940
Term
Who wrote Roll on Columbia?
Definition
Woodie Guthrie in 1941
Term
What did Roll on columbia do?
Definition
-Degredation to the Native American image in mainstream
- Glorification of public works programs, Grand Coulee Dam
Term
Prominant Folk Groups during the revival?
Definition
- The Almanac Singers
- The Weavers
Term
What was Seegers Political and Social Activism through his music?
Definition
Impact that fears of communism had on seegers career and the urban folksinging movement
Term
What did the Weavers do before any other folk group?
Definition
Achieve Commercial Sucess
Term
Who led the Weavers?
Definition
Pete Seeger
Term
When was the Weavers formed?
Definition
1948
Term
Who wrote "Goodnight Irene" and when
Definition
The weavers in 1950
-Reached #1 on pop charts
Term
What other songs did Seeger Perform?
Definition
Jay Goulds Daughter(1957)
St. James Infirmary
Term
Who wrote the New Market Wreck?
Definition
Mike Seeger in 1965
Term
What were some aspects of the Folk Revival
Definition
-Social Conciousness, Social activism, Protest
-Preference for live music
-Audience Participation
Term
What is a Hootenannie?
Definition
Gathering in a hall or house to sing songs
Term
Who were the important performers for the growth of Urban Folk?
Definition
-Leadbelly
-Woody Guthrie
-Pete Seeger
-The Weavers(With Pete Seeger)
Term
What type of instruments did the Kingston Trio use and when were they formed?
Definition
1957 and acoustic instruments
Term
Who performed "Tom Dooley"
Definition
The Kingston Trio in 1958
-Acoustic instrumentation
Term
Who became a part of the Boston Folk scene in the late 50s?
Definition
Joan Baez
Term
Who sang Silver Dagger?
Definition
Joan Baez 1960
Term
When did Bob Dylan become established?
Definition
early 1960s
Term
What were the Characteristics of Dylans performance style?
Definition
-Importance of poetry
-"Everyman" Voice
-Acoustic guitar and harmonica
Term
Who sang "The times are a-changin"?
Definition
Bob Dylan in 1964
Term
What year was a pivital year for the rise of folk rock
Definition
1965
-Dylan has an electric album
- Dylans Mr Tambourine man released by byrds
-Like a rolling stone reaches 2
-Dylan performs with electric band
Term
What did it mean for dylan to go electric?
Definition
-Turning back on "purism"
Term
What form is "Like a rolling stone"
Definition
Strophic
-Longest pop single ever released at the time
Term
What was a Freedom song?
Definition
Songs that were used during the civil rights movement
Term
What types of practices did Freedom songs take from old styles?
Definition
Lining out
-used to teach new text and encouraged participation
Term
What became the anthem of the civil rights movement?
Definition
"we shall overcome"
Term
What did Pete Seeger write "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy" in 1960s For?
Definition
Protesting US involvement in Vietnam
Term
Whos performance was cencored by CBS in the late 60s?
Definition
Pete Seeger
Term
What is Corrido?
Definition
Story of Person Battle or Event
Term
What is Son Jorocho?
Definition
Muic from Veracruz, Mexico where singing is passes from person to person. Played at fandangos
Term
What is a fandango?
Definition
A community celebration with singing and dancing
Term
What is a Zapateado?
Definition
Percussive dancing on top of a wooden table or platform known as a tarima
Term
What is a corrido?
Definition
Ballad of the Mexico/US Borderland
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