Songster

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/songster

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 primary classification?A musician, primarily a singer
2. What is the geographic origin?Strong historical association with the southern United States
3. Why do songsters sing for the Salvation Army?Songsters sing for the Salvation Army to help people pray, feel hope, and join together. Their music brings people closer and supports the Army’s mission.
4. How do songsters keep old songs alive?Songsters learn many folk, blues, and spiritual songs and perform them. By singing these songs, they keep the stories and traditions in the community alive.

Ethnomusicology: The study of music in its cultural and social contexts.
Vocal Timbre: The unique quality or tone color of a singer's voice.
Repertoire: A collection of songs or musical pieces that a performer knows and can perform.