Term Test Paper B
James Fenimore Cooper, an early American writer, once said, "The Americans are almost(21)_______ of the art of music." If that was once true, you would never know it today. Most Americans - even those (22)_______ a musical bone in their bodies - have a favorite style of music. Many people enjoy (23)______and folk music from around the world. But other
24)________ music styles in America were“made in the U.S.A."
Country and western music lies close to the heart of many Americans. This style originated among country folks in the (25)________and western United States. Country music tells down-to-earth stories about love and life's (26)________
Instruments like guitars and violins give country music its (27)________sound. The home of country music is Nashville, Tennessee - Music City U.S.A. Country music even has its own theme(28) ________called“Opryland" where you can enjoy music shows and fun rides. "The Grand Ole Opry," the oldest (29)________show in the United States, broadcasts country music (30)________from Opryland every weekend.
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