Unit VI Louisiana's Musical Landscape
Lesson 1 Music Around the State: Sound and Place
Music Genres and Venues Worksheet
Name ______________________________________ Date ____________________
Directions: In which region of the state would you be most likely to hear the following musical examples: North Louisiana, South Louisiana, or New Orleans? Some may be found in more than one region. How can you prove it? Put a checkmark in the correct column to show your answer for each example listed below. In the last column, write your "proof." This could be from the Key to Louisiana Music Resource Sheet, Louisiana Voices Traditional Music Examples Resource Sheet webpages, personal experience, or class discussion. Be prepared to defend your proofs.
Musical Example/Genre | North Louisiana |
South Louisiana |
New Orleans |
Venue | |||
Gospel Song | |||||||
Country Song | |||||||
Blues Song | |||||||
Rhythm & Blues Song | |||||||
Rockabilly Song | |||||||
Mardi Gras Indian Song | |||||||
Cajun Song | |||||||
Jazz Song | |||||||
Isleño Song | |||||||
Zydeco Song | |||||||
Bluegrass Song | |||||||
Ballad | |||||||
String Band Song | |||||||
Salsa Song | |||||||
Swamp Pop Song | |||||||
Brass Band Song | |||||||
A Cappella Ballad | |||||||
Hillbilly Song |
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