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What is a key characteristic of New Orleans jazz funerals?
What is a key characteristic of New Orleans jazz funerals?
- Fusion of West African, French, and African-American traditions (correct)
- Lack of music or procession
- Exclusively upbeat music throughout
- Strict silence and mournful atmosphere
When do marching bands in New Orleans jazz funerals transition to playing upbeat music?
When do marching bands in New Orleans jazz funerals transition to playing upbeat music?
- When the procession begins
- After the body is buried (correct)
- Only at the very end of the funeral
- During the sorrowful dirges
What is the role of cathartic dancing in New Orleans jazz funerals?
What is the role of cathartic dancing in New Orleans jazz funerals?
- To signal the end of the funeral procession
- To commemorate the life of the deceased (correct)
- To entertain the mourners
- To maintain silence and solemnity
Which phrase best describes the overall mood of a New Orleans jazz funeral?
Which phrase best describes the overall mood of a New Orleans jazz funeral?
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Why do New Orleans jazz funerals incorporate both sorrowful dirges and upbeat music?
Why do New Orleans jazz funerals incorporate both sorrowful dirges and upbeat music?
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