34 min

Exploring Musical Terms African American Song Traditions

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In this episode, I review some important musical terms, such as pitch, melody, meter, syllabic, melismatic, and others. Different musical textures are also examined as we aim for clarity and precision in describing African American singing styles. 

In this episode, I review some important musical terms, such as pitch, melody, meter, syllabic, melismatic, and others. Different musical textures are also examined as we aim for clarity and precision in describing African American singing styles. 

34 min