By: Marcus Threadcraft American Folk By: Marcus Threadcraft
Music that’s spread orally and usually without the knowledge of the composer Definition
Pete Seeger Woody Guthrie The Weavers Bob Dylan Jimmie Rodgers Artists
Listening Examples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEIBmGZxAhg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1my1jn6QHzE Listening Examples
Origins come go as far back as England Origins come go as far back as England. Africa, Europe and even has Native American influences Earliest song usually came from the south, usually Cajun Through this countless other genres began including rock, jazz, blues etc. History
Started through oral tradition because most farmers and workers who enjoyed the music were illiterate Varies due to regional changes Certain songs celebrate holidays, events and how the world came to be Characteristics
Impacts Was made for the working class Talked about hardships and trials of the average joe Gave people the feeling of acceptance and was something everyone could relate too Gave people hope during times of need and depression Songs ranged from war, work, civil rights and economic hardships Impacts
Instruments Guitar Violin/Fiddle String Bass Horn Flute Accordion Countless others Instruments
Tunes Heavy uses of melody Often has repeating sections Usual form is AABB Some songs use ABAB form Occasionally songs are performed in medleys Tunes
Bibliography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_music#Characteristics http://www.britannica.com/art/folk-music Bibliography