Before 19th century..
Songs from the
1700s-1800s
- Music was mostly performed in church in America.
- Orchestras played classical music from Europe.
- Made music for cotillions which were groups of 4 couples whom danced together.
- There were many popular songs such as....
- Over The Hills And Far Away(what is playing)
- Star Spangled Banner
- America
- My Country 'Tis Of Thee
- God Save The King
- Yankee Dooldle
Thanks to Early Americans
WITH OUT MUSIC,
WHAT WOULD OUR WORLD BE LIKE....
More Facts!
Have a great day thank you for your attention and may your life be filled with music!
We have our own types music in our country!
- White composers in the south created a type of music called minstrel songs inspired by the black slaves
- Minstrel shows soon became popular entertainment and inspired Stephan Foster to produce music
- Foster's songs Old Folks at Home, Camptown Races, and Oh! Susana became very famous
Spiritual
A religious folk song of African American Origin
13.5 Early American Music
By: Ms. O'Hara