Early American Music
Description
• Reference historical events and social developments, and include specific stylistic details whenever possible
• For each question, reference and cite at least one supplemental source
• Limit direct quotations to 10% of your complete answer to any question
• Points will be deducted for incomplete answers and lack of citations
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1. What societal factors influenced the development of religious music in the early American colonies?
2. Explain and analyze the origins and development of American folk and classical music genres in the 19th and early 20th century.
3. Summarize the evolution and relevance of musical theater in America.
