2. HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON
CANADA’S MUSIC
Due to the First World War, Canada’s music had a turning point.
Canada’s music became patriotic and sentimental in order to show
support for those fighting for their country. A type of music called
“vaudeville” also became popular during this time. Vaudeville is a
light type of entertainment that includes performers such as
magicians, comedians, and acrobats. Jazz also had a rise in popularity
during this time.
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3. CANADA’S MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
In the 19th century, pianos, violins and organs became very popular in
Canada.
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4. WHERE IS THE MUSIC INCLUDED?
There are three ceremonies where Canadian music is included. They
are called “Last Post”, “Reveille”, and “Flowers of the Forest”.
The Last Post is often played when dealing with deaths.
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The Reveille deals with military matters and is used to awaken
soldiers at dawn.
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Flowers of the Forest remembers fallen soldiers and is a poem
constructed by Jean Elliot.
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5. CONCERTS IN CANADA
Canada is a place to go to if you are looking to attend a popular
concert! In the next upcoming weeks, Canada will host many popular,
well known artists that are also popular in the United States. These
concerts include Ariana Grande, Dan & Shay, Cher, and Twenty One
Pilots.
6. STYLES OF CANADIAN MUSIC
Popular styles of Canadian music include alternative, folk/singer-
songwriter, rock, and country.
Singers and bands such as Alanis Morissette, Nickelback, Bryan
Adams, and Simple Plan play music in these genres.
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7. CHARACTERISTICS OF CANADIAN
MUSIC
Canadian music is very diverse! Their music tends to reflect on the
English and French settlers as well as the newcomers.
For example, in the Newfoundland, folksongs are a big part of their
music. In the Maritimes, there is a lot of Celtic influence.
Folksongs represent “chunks” of Canada.
In Canadian music, non-vocal music is just as important. For
example, “fiddling” is a characteristic of Canadian music.
Canadian music is “modern” and “flexible”.
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8. CURRENT TRENDS IN CANADIAN
MUSIC
The most popular music of Canada is alternative rock.
This includes bands such as Three Days Grace, Sum 41, and Simple
Plan
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