Ben Folds

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ben-folds

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. When was Ben Folds born?September 12, 1966
2. Where was Ben Folds born?Fort Worth, Texas, USA
3. Who is Ben Folds?Ben Folds is a musician who plays piano and writes songs. He started in the 1980s and became famous with his band Ben Folds Five.
4. What kind of music does Ben Folds play?He mixes piano‑driven rock with funny and thoughtful lyrics. His songs often talk about everyday life and relationships.

Singer-songwriter: An artist who writes and performs their own original music and lyrics.
Alternative rock: A genre of rock music that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s, characterized by its diverse sound and often introspective lyrical themes.
Symphony orchestra: A large instrumental ensemble comprising string, brass, woodwind, and percussion sections, typically performing classical music.
A cappella: Vocal music performed without instrumental accompaniment.