Innovation in Early 20th Century Music

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What fueled the innovations in music in the early twentieth century, despite racism, segregation, and poverty?

The passion of performers

What is the drum set considered to be?

A hybrid of instruments from around the world

Which cultures influenced the drum set's formation?

European militaries and Chinese immigrants

What did the Chinese immigrants bring with them to the United States?

Centuries-old theater traditions and colorfully-painted tom-toms Signup and view all the answers

What was the demand for in the musical chemistry lab of New Orleans in the early 1900s?

an ever-increasing variety of sounds from percussionists Signup and view all the answers

Why did the drum set have to be portable in the early 1900s?

so that the performers could adapt to different stages in traveling shows Signup and view all the answers

What did the coalescing of the drum set and jazz help to do?

push each other along Signup and view all the answers

Why was the distillation of different rhythmic instruments into one set significant?

rhythmic interpretation was now codified in one human body Signup and view all the answers

What innovative technique did Dee Dee Chandler pioneer as a drummer?

Using a makeshift pedal to play the bass drum with his foot while playing snare with his hands Signup and view all the answers

What were the two different worlds in which the musician played music?

The down and dirty shows in the brothels of Storyville and the high-society gigs at places like the Grunwald Hotel off of Canal Street Signup and view all the answers

What limitation inspired innovation in the evolution of the drum set?

Rules limiting the freedom of anyone with even a drop of mixed-race blood from going to places like the Grunwald Signup and view all the answers

How did the evolution of the drum set contribute to the development of jazz ensembles?

It became a more dynamic instrument that was the lynchpin of jazz ensembles, creating rhythmic playfulness and some of the best music of the century Signup and view all the answers