Learn About It Spirituals and Work Songs Use the top half of this chart to fill in notes from each Spiritual and Work Song article. Then compare and contrast the two in the middle. Afterwards, you’ll listen to the attached songs in the assignment and use the bottom chart to compare and contrast the musical characteristics and elements. African American
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After listening to the examples: what are some musical elements and characteristics you hear across these songs?
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After listening to the examples: what are some musical elements and characteristics you hear across these songs that are similar.
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After listening to the examples: what are some musical elements and characteristics you hear across these songs?
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