Terrance Simien Creole Accordion

What was the first style of accordion used in Creole music?

• Single row diatonic accordion

• Piano accordion

• Button accordion

• Chromatic accordion

Who introduced the accordion to Louisiana?

• Accordion makers

• Mark Savoir

• The Germans

• The Creoles

Before the accordion, how did Creoles make music?

• Singing and clapping

• Playing the guitar

• Using wind instruments

• Using drums

Who was a famous accordion maker mentioned in the video?

• A Creole musician

• A German craftsman

• Mark Savoir

• Clifton Chenier

What does 'Frottoir' translate to in English?

• Rough board

• Rhythm board

• Sound board

• Metal board

Who invented the Frottoir?

• Mark Savoir

• A Creole musician

• A German inventor

• Clifton Chenier

What was used before the Frottoir to create rhythm in Creole music?

• A washboard

• Spoons

• A drum

• Hand clapping

How was the design of the Frottoir created?

• Sketched on paper

• Drawn in the dirt

• On a computer

• Imagined and described verbally

Which country is credited with the creation of one of the few percussion instruments mentioned?

• France

• United States

• Louisiana

• Germany

What is one of the items used to play the Frottoir?

• A guitar pick

• A stick

• Spoons

• A drumstick