Jazz Flashcards Unit 8

Jazz is a music genre that originated around the turn of the twentieth century in the United States, created mainly by African Americans, incorporating elements of both European and African music.

Changing a melody to a jazz melody.

<p>Improvisation is the act of creating music in the moment by responding to various aspects like other musicians, atmosphere, and personal feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Placing emphasis on unexpected beats or not emphasizing expected beats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both share improvisation and structured forms, but their tones differ significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A music genre with a combination of marches and African rhythms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Classic jazz features a four-beat rhythm and improvisation that generally accompanies the melody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Buddy Bolden was a jazz musician whose band included instruments like cornet, clarinet, string bass, trombone, and piano.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hot jazz emphasizes simultaneous improvisation by multiple musicians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishments that sold alcohol illegally during Prohibition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is known for increased improvisation and innovative harmonic pieces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Swing features a strong rhythm section, medium to fast tempos, and encourages dancing with solo improvisation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bebop features faster rhythms, complex harmonies, and frequent chord changes, intended for listening rather than dancing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cool jazz is a style that combines classical music with elements of bebop and swing.</p> Signup and view all the answers