Site MapHelpFeedbackJazz
Jazz
(See related pages)

[1] Music was by far the most vital and demonstrative form of expression in the life of Africans.1 From morning until night, from the cradle to the grave, everything was done to the rhythm of their music. 2 The art form was passed down by word of mouth from one generation to the next and was a means of preserving tribale traditions, ambitions, and lore. 3

[2] Music performed a vital role in maintaining the unity of the social groups. 1 Singing the same songs in the same way at the same time bound individuals together and established a strong group feeling.2 Whether religious or secular, improvised or traditional, the music of Africans was a powerful influence in their lives. 3

[3] In Africa, music was for a whole community, and everyone from youngest to oldest participated. 1 Music was so interwoven with work, play, and social and religious activities that to isolate one phase from its role in the total life of the people is difficult. 2

[Tanner/Megell/Gerow, Jazz, 9e, p. 21]

1

According to the passage, music was important in the lives of Africans.
A)True
B)False
2

In its early African history, participation in music was strictly reserved for the adults.
A)True
B)False
3

For the Africans, music was in many respects as important as work and other social and religious activities.
A)True
B)False
4

The authors imply that without music, people in African social groups would have had looser ties to one another.
A)True
B)False
5

    Music was so interwoven with work, play, and social and religious activities that to isolate one phase from its role in the total life of the people is difficult.
    Golden threads were interwoven with plain linen throughout the robe.

In these sentences, “interwoven with” means
A)integrated with
B)entangled with
C)identical with
D)confused with
6

    Music was by far the most vital and demonstrative form of expression in the life of Africans.
    Her father loved her, but he was not demonstrative about it; she couldn’t remember the last time he’d given her a kiss.

In these sentences, “demonstrative” means
A)inclined to be loving
B)marked by a democratic tendency
C)marked by a display of feeling
D)characterized by insistent behavior
7

The main idea of the passage is expressed in
A)Paragraph 1, Sentence 1
B)Paragraph 2, Sentence 3
C)Paragraph 3, Sentence 1
D)Paragraph 1, Sentence 2
8

Which of the following types of music is not found in early African cultures?
A)religious
B)secular
C)written
D)improvised





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2005 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


Opening Doors Online Learning Center

Home > Chapter 3 > Extra Practice 1