Introduction to Jamaican Folk Music

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Across
  1. 2. Musical pieces that often tell stories about daily life.
  2. 3. Strong repeated pattern in music.
  3. 5. Traditional music passed down through generations.
  4. 8. A string instrument used in mento music.
  5. 10. Early Jamaican popular music style that influenced reggae and ska.
Down
  1. 1. The beliefs and traditions of a people.
  2. 2. A narrative told through music or lyrics.
  3. 4. Cultural traditions passed down from the past.
  4. 5. Activity many Jamaicans did as part of rural life.
  5. 6. Instrument shaken to keep rhythm in mento music.
  6. 7. Instruments used to create strong rhythms in folk music.
  7. 9. Simple vocal music about work, love, or community life.