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Music and Culture
The relationship between music and culture, questioning whether music changes due to cultural influences or if it shapes culture itself.
American Roots Music
A genre that encompasses various styles of music originating from American folk traditions.
Goodnight Irene
A song by The Weavers, categorized as Country/Folklore music.
Societal Expectations
The common belief that individuals expect to achieve a better standard of living than their parents.
Racial Issues
Social challenges related to segregation and discrimination, affecting minorities' access to public spaces.
Sub-Cultures
Distinct cultural groups that emerge as a result of societal issues, such as racial segregation.
The Blues
A music genre originating from African American communities in the Mississippi Delta, recognized as one of the main three American music styles.
Pop Culture
A term referring to mainstream music and entertainment, often associated with commercial success and influenced by Tin Pan Alley.
Main Three Music Genres
The three primary genres identified in American music:Country, The Blues, and Pop Culture.
Rhythm
A strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound, often associated with the heartbeat.
Melody
A sequence of notes played or sung in succession over time.
Harmony
The combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously.
Timbre
The unique quality or color of a musical tone or voice that distinguishes it from others.
Texture
The way in which different musical lines or voices interact, including Monophony (a single melody), Polyphony (multiple independent melodies), and Homophony (multiple notes based on a single melody).
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