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American music of the 1930's The Humanities Mice and Men Character Examples Songs Definition of Music

American culture was greatly influenced by music during the 1930's. Music is also a huge part of our life today. It can calm or sooth, and even anger or sadden the listener. The music of the 1930's was greatly influenced by the southern states. In the 30's there were all types of music, Jazz, Swing, and Blues were the more popular choices, but there was also some great classical music during the decade.

( Quinn, Robert)

Above are six examples of concert posters during the 1930's, it shows all types of the era's music and how they styled the posters to attract attention.

The music of the decade was influenced by the feelings and style of the African American man more than anything. Their style and their feelings are molded into the music. Blues music was named for how it represented the sorrow the average African American was feeling and that's also the sense of style the music is. Blues music is very mellow and soulful. Swing music was named for the way the notes swing at the end. Jazz music however is a lot like blues, but its a faster more happy type of the same music, hence named Jazz.