Which of the following musical traditions was most familiar to american colonists in the seventeenth century? a. english b. german c. native american d. canadian

The answer for this is "A. English".

English immigrants started arriving in America in large numbers, bringing their musical styles and instruments. Before them, Native Americans had been the first people to influence music to America. But since the beginning of 17th century, the English brought another music style to them. 

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