Blues

She was paid $2000 a week in the 1920's?

• Bessie Smith

• Ma Rainey

• Mamie Smith

• Rihanna

The slaves who influenced early Blues music brought their work songs from________.

• West Africa

• China

• Russia

• Spain

Based on the text, how would people with winter blues feel in the spring compared to the winter?

• happier

• about the same

• sadder

• more stressed

The origin of the term 'Blues' in music is most closely associated with which of the following emotions?

• Sadness

• Joy

• Anger

• Excitement

Which of the following is a common theme in Blues music lyrics?

• Love and loss

• Science fiction

• Fantasy adventures

• Historical events

In the context of Blues music, what does the term '12-bar blues' refer to?

• A type of musical scale

• A chord progression

• A famous Blues musician

• A style of dance

Which literary device is often used in Blues lyrics to convey emotion?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

What is the primary purpose of repetition in Blues music?

• To create a sense of rhythm

• To confuse the listener

• To introduce new themes

• To change the melody

Which of the following best describes the structure of a typical Blues song?

• Verse-Chorus-Verse

• AAB

• ABAB

• ABBA

In literature, the 'Blues' often symbolize which of the following?

• Happiness

• Despair

• Adventure

• Mystery