Scavenger Hunt Answer Key - Museum on Main Street

4New Harmonies <strong>Scavenger</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong>c. hooking it up to an amplifierd. replacing it with a harp21. As early as the 1920s, women made their mark as blues singers. Find thepicture of Bessie Smith. What does her picture tell you about her andher music? Then, compare the picture of Bessie Smith and the other“blues divas” with the images in the Rural Blues section of theexhibition. What are some of the differences between them?DANCE SectionAmerican roots music draws from many sources, blending songs with originsfrom around the world.22. What is the name of this instrument? AccordionCheck off the music styles in which it is used:o Polka o Jazzo Tejano o Blueso Cajun o Rock n rollo Zydeco o Klezmer 23. Listen to each of the five samples of music in the Dance section of theexhibition. Each sample represents a style of music that uses theaccordion, but mixes in many other different instruments and rhythms tocreate multiple sounds and feelings. Think about how each samplemakes you feel while you listen. Then, choose just one word to describeeach sample.Cajun_________________________

5New Harmonies <strong>Scavenger</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong>ZydecoTejanoPolkaKlezmer____________________________________________________________________________________________________

6Let’s Wrap It Up and REFLECT!New Harmonies <strong>Scavenger</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong>24. Find the main banners in each section of the exhibition. Match the wordswith their meanings below:Draw a line from the theme to its correct definition:IngenuityIndependenceFreedomDemocracyMusicians are free to choose, to change, or to hangon to what’s important to them in their music.Country singers borrow from the blues. Bluesmusicians pick up a thing or two from country. Inmusic, barriers fall.In American roots music everyone is invited toparticipate. Music is an avenue for people to maketheir voices heard.Every musician finds his or her own way.American roots music comes from many differentpeoples from many different parts of the world. Aswaves of immigrants came to America, they addedtheir music traditions to the mix.DiversityMany roots musicians are creative in developing newsongs and new instruments. Singers swap songs andrhythms. Spoons and washboards become musicalinstruments.25. Do certain music styles seem to fit better with certain themes? Look atthe exhibition as you answer and match them.Sacred DemocracyCountry FreedomBlues IngenuityDance IndependenceFolk revival Diversity26. Was the roots revival important to American roots music? Why or whynot?27. Did American roots music ever play a role in social change? Does ittoday?

7New Harmonies <strong>Scavenger</strong> <strong>Hunt</strong>28. Will American roots music continue to evolve and change? Why or whynot?29. Did you know about any of the songs and/or artists before visiting NewHarmonies? Briefly explain.30. Do you already listen to American roots music? Do you consider thismusic an important part of your country’s heritage? Why or why not.