What did Lomax use to record songs?
Aluminum and acetate discs
Vinyl records
Cassette tapes
Digital files
Answer
Aluminum and acetate discs were the recording medium used by Lomax to capture the songs he collected. These discs were a significant advancement from the wax cylinders previously used, as they were more durable and could record longer durations of audio. Lomax's use of these discs enabled him to preserve a vast and diverse collection of folk music, capturing the voices and traditions of countless musicians across the United States.
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