American fiddle

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/american-fiddle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the American fiddle?The American fiddle is a small violin played in folk music. It was brought by European immigrants and is known for being portable and sturdy.
2. Why did settlers choose the fiddle?Settlers liked the fiddle because it was small and could travel across the ocean. It was strong enough to survive long journeys and easy to carry when they started new lives.

Viol Family: A historical family of bowed string instruments, predating and influencing the modern violin and fiddle.
Celtic Traditions: Musical styles and practices originating from the Gaelic and Brythonic cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany.
Double Stops: The technique of playing two notes simultaneously on adjacent strings of a stringed instrument.
Dance Calls: Spoken instructions or rhythmic phrases used by a caller to guide dancers during folk dances.