Major Influence brought by African Slaves 3 music styles brought from Africa: Worksongs Gospel Spirituals
Worksong A song that is: - sung while working -to keep a steady beat for the workers - to help keep a good spirit or morale for the workers
Gospel Music Gospel music: - evolved from spirituals brought by African Slaves - Purpose of Music: Artistic Expression
Spirituals - religious songs of African Americans - Purpose of Music- Artistic Expression (shows strong feelings and emotions)
Hambone Technique - African American rhythm technique - use body percussion to create the sound
Call and Response Form - a form that alternates between the call (solo singer) and the response (choir) Improvisation - to create and perform spontaneously or without preparation - paved the way for jazz improvisation A.K.A. - To make it up!