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Which of the following instruments was one of the first to play jazz music?
Which of the following instruments was one of the first to play jazz music?
- Piano
- Trumpet
- Saxophone
- Drums (correct)
What is the meaning of improvisation in jazz music?
What is the meaning of improvisation in jazz music?
- Playing a melody without any preparation (correct)
- Playing a melody with slight changes
- Playing a melody without any changes
- Playing a pre-written melody
What is the structure of a jazz song?
What is the structure of a jazz song?
- Improvisation, theme, trade fours, scatting, theme
- Improvisation, theme, scatting, trade fours, theme
- Theme, improvisation, trade fours, scatting, theme
- Theme, improvisation, scatting, trade fours, theme (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of jazz ensemble?
Which of the following is NOT a type of jazz ensemble?
What was the original purpose of jazz music?
What was the original purpose of jazz music?
Which of the following instruments is NOT part of the horns section in a Big Band?
Which of the following instruments is NOT part of the horns section in a Big Band?
What is scatting in jazz music?
What is scatting in jazz music?
Which instrument does a saxophonist need to double in a Big Band?
Which instrument does a saxophonist need to double in a Big Band?
What is the role of the bass in a jazz ensemble?
What is the role of the bass in a jazz ensemble?
Which of the following is NOT a modern music genre that originated from jazz?
Which of the following is NOT a modern music genre that originated from jazz?
What is the meaning of trade fours in jazz music?
What is the meaning of trade fours in jazz music?
Which instruments are part of a jazz quartet?
Which instruments are part of a jazz quartet?
Jazz music originated in Europe in the 19th century
Jazz music originated in Europe in the 19th century
Jazz music was mostly taught through sheet music in the early days
Jazz music was mostly taught through sheet music in the early days
The first instruments to play jazz were the saxophone and trumpet
The first instruments to play jazz were the saxophone and trumpet
Scatting is a type of singing where the singer mimics animal sounds
Scatting is a type of singing where the singer mimics animal sounds
The rhythm section in a Big Band consists of piano, bass, and guitar
The rhythm section in a Big Band consists of piano, bass, and guitar
Jazz quartets typically consist of drums, bass, chord instruments, and a main instrument
Jazz quartets typically consist of drums, bass, chord instruments, and a main instrument
Jazz music was originally created as a form of entertainment for wealthy aristocrats
Jazz music was originally created as a form of entertainment for wealthy aristocrats
Improvisation in jazz music involves playing pre-written melodies
Improvisation in jazz music involves playing pre-written melodies
Jazz music has had no influence on modern music genres
Jazz music has had no influence on modern music genres
The structure of a jazz song typically involves a main melody, solo improvisation, and a recap of the main melody
The structure of a jazz song typically involves a main melody, solo improvisation, and a recap of the main melody
What is the main instrument in dixieland jazz?
What is the main instrument in dixieland jazz?
Where did dixieland jazz originate?
Where did dixieland jazz originate?
In what type of ensemble is dixieland jazz normally played?
In what type of ensemble is dixieland jazz normally played?
Which street in New Orleans is known for its dixieland jazz performances?
Which street in New Orleans is known for its dixieland jazz performances?
Who is Benny Goodman?
Who is Benny Goodman?
Which king did Benny Goodman play with?
Which king did Benny Goodman play with?
Who is Doreen Ketchens?
Who is Doreen Ketchens?
What is the tempo of dixieland jazz?
What is the tempo of dixieland jazz?
Which of the following is NOT a place where you can watch dixieland jazz performances in New Orleans?
Which of the following is NOT a place where you can watch dixieland jazz performances in New Orleans?
What is the size of a typical dixieland jazz ensemble?
What is the size of a typical dixieland jazz ensemble?
What is the name of the clarinetist who still busks in New Orleans?
What is the name of the clarinetist who still busks in New Orleans?
Which of the following is NOT a type of jazz music?
Which of the following is NOT a type of jazz music?
What is the main instrument in dixieland jazz music?
What is the main instrument in dixieland jazz music?
Which city is known as the birthplace of dixieland jazz?
Which city is known as the birthplace of dixieland jazz?
What type of ensemble is dixieland jazz typically played in?
What type of ensemble is dixieland jazz typically played in?
Which street in New Orleans is one of the places you can watch dixieland jazz from buskers?
Which street in New Orleans is one of the places you can watch dixieland jazz from buskers?
Who is known as the 'King of Swing' and also played the clarinet?
Who is known as the 'King of Swing' and also played the clarinet?
Which famous clarinetist still busks in New Orleans despite being successful?
Which famous clarinetist still busks in New Orleans despite being successful?
What is the tempo of dixieland jazz music typically like?
What is the tempo of dixieland jazz music typically like?
Which street in New Orleans is another place you can watch dixieland jazz from buskers?
Which street in New Orleans is another place you can watch dixieland jazz from buskers?
Which famous jazz musician played with King RAMA 9 and also played the clarinet?
Which famous jazz musician played with King RAMA 9 and also played the clarinet?
What type of music is Doreen Ketchens known for playing?
What type of music is Doreen Ketchens known for playing?
Which of the following best describes the tempo of Swing music in the 1920s?
Which of the following best describes the tempo of Swing music in the 1920s?
What is the main characteristic of Swing music's melody in the 1920s?
What is the main characteristic of Swing music's melody in the 1920s?
What was the role of improvisation in Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the role of improvisation in Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the main reason for including dancers in Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the main reason for including dancers in Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What type of ensemble typically performed Swing music in the 1920s?
What type of ensemble typically performed Swing music in the 1920s?
What was the tempo range of Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the tempo range of Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the main instrument used to play the melody in Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the main instrument used to play the melody in Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the main function of the rhythm section in a Big Band during Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the main function of the rhythm section in a Big Band during Swing music performances in the 1920s?
What was the main influence on the development of Swing music in the 1920s?
What was the main influence on the development of Swing music in the 1920s?
What was the main difference between Swing music and earlier jazz styles such as Dixieland and New Orleans jazz?
What was the main difference between Swing music and earlier jazz styles such as Dixieland and New Orleans jazz?
What is the origin of bebop music?
What is the origin of bebop music?
Who is known as the saxophonist of bebop music?
Who is known as the saxophonist of bebop music?
Which instrument did Miles Davis play in bebop music?
Which instrument did Miles Davis play in bebop music?
What is the characteristic of bebop music?
What is the characteristic of bebop music?
Which of the following musicians was the first to bring the trumpet as the front main instrument in bebop music?
Which of the following musicians was the first to bring the trumpet as the front main instrument in bebop music?
Who composed a lot of songs in bebop music?
Who composed a lot of songs in bebop music?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bebop music?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bebop music?
Which of the following is a city associated with the origin of bebop music?
Which of the following is a city associated with the origin of bebop music?
Who is known as the trumpeter of bebop music?
Who is known as the trumpeter of bebop music?
What is the tempo of bebop music?
What is the tempo of bebop music?
Which of the following is NOT a musician associated with bebop music?
Which of the following is NOT a musician associated with bebop music?
What is the energy level of bebop music?
What is the energy level of bebop music?
Charlie Parker was a trumpet player
Charlie Parker was a trumpet player
Miles Davis composed a lot of songs
Miles Davis composed a lot of songs
Dizzy Gilespie was a saxophonist
Dizzy Gilespie was a saxophonist
Bebop music originated in New Orleans
Bebop music originated in New Orleans
Bebop music is known for being slow-paced
Bebop music is known for being slow-paced
Charlie Parker played with other famous jazz musicians
Charlie Parker played with other famous jazz musicians
Miles Davis was the first trumpet player to bring the trumpet as the front main instrument
Miles Davis was the first trumpet player to bring the trumpet as the front main instrument
Dizzy Gilespie was a pianist
Dizzy Gilespie was a pianist
Bebop music originated in the 1940s
Bebop music originated in the 1940s
Bebop music is known for being complex and energetic
Bebop music is known for being complex and energetic
Who is known as the Empress of the Blues?
Who is known as the Empress of the Blues?
What is the name of the song written by W.C. Handy that became a blues standard?
What is the name of the song written by W.C. Handy that became a blues standard?
Which instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
Which instrument did Louis Armstrong play?
What is the name of the jazz pianist who was the band leader of the Duke Ellington band?
What is the name of the jazz pianist who was the band leader of the Duke Ellington band?
What is the name of the singing style popularized by Ella Fitzgerald, which involves using nonsense syllables?
What is the name of the singing style popularized by Ella Fitzgerald, which involves using nonsense syllables?
Which modern instrument is commonly used in blues music for playing slide guitar?
Which modern instrument is commonly used in blues music for playing slide guitar?
What is the name of the composition by Louis Armstrong that became a jazz standard and is often associated with New Orleans?
What is the name of the composition by Louis Armstrong that became a jazz standard and is often associated with New Orleans?
Which of the following is NOT a common instrument used in blues music?
Which of the following is NOT a common instrument used in blues music?
What is the name of the jazz pianist who started singing on television at a young age and is known for the composition 'L-O-V-E'?
What is the name of the jazz pianist who started singing on television at a young age and is known for the composition 'L-O-V-E'?
What is the name of the composition by Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald that features a lot of scatting?
What is the name of the composition by Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald that features a lot of scatting?
What is the meaning of the term 'feeling blue' in the context of blues music?
What is the meaning of the term 'feeling blue' in the context of blues music?
What is the name of the African-American slaves in the South of the USA who sang work songs during their labor?
What is the name of the African-American slaves in the South of the USA who sang work songs during their labor?
Blues music originated in the 1860s from work songs sung by African-American slaves in the South of the USA.
Blues music originated in the 1860s from work songs sung by African-American slaves in the South of the USA.
Bessie Smith was known as the Empress of Jazz.
Bessie Smith was known as the Empress of Jazz.
W.C. Handy was a famous blues composer and also owned a music publishing company.
W.C. Handy was a famous blues composer and also owned a music publishing company.
Louis Armstrong was primarily a jazz drummer.
Louis Armstrong was primarily a jazz drummer.
Nat King Cole was a jazz pianist and started his singing career on television at a young age.
Nat King Cole was a jazz pianist and started his singing career on television at a young age.
Duke Ellington was a band leader, jazz pianist, and singer.
Duke Ellington was a band leader, jazz pianist, and singer.
Ella Fitzgerald was known for popularizing scatting in jazz music.
Ella Fitzgerald was known for popularizing scatting in jazz music.
The song 'It don't mean a thing' featured a lot of scatting and was performed by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
The song 'It don't mean a thing' featured a lot of scatting and was performed by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
Modern day blues music often features electric guitar playing, especially slide guitar.
Modern day blues music often features electric guitar playing, especially slide guitar.
The bass plays a melodic role in a jazz ensemble.
The bass plays a melodic role in a jazz ensemble.
What is a soundtrack?
What is a soundtrack?
What is a theme in a movie soundtrack?
What is a theme in a movie soundtrack?
Who is John Williams?
Who is John Williams?
What is Hans Zimmer known for in his movie soundtracks?
What is Hans Zimmer known for in his movie soundtracks?
What is John Williams' focus in creating a movie soundtrack?
What is John Williams' focus in creating a movie soundtrack?
What is Hans Zimmer's focus in creating a movie soundtrack?
What is Hans Zimmer's focus in creating a movie soundtrack?
What type of melodies does John Williams use in his movie soundtracks?
What type of melodies does John Williams use in his movie soundtracks?
What type of melodies does Hans Zimmer use in his movie soundtracks?
What type of melodies does Hans Zimmer use in his movie soundtracks?
Which composer focuses on creating atmosphere and tone color/vibe in their movie soundtracks?
Which composer focuses on creating atmosphere and tone color/vibe in their movie soundtracks?
Which composer is known for using jazz music in their movie soundtracks?
Which composer is known for using jazz music in their movie soundtracks?
What is the difference between a soundtrack and a theme in a movie?
What is the difference between a soundtrack and a theme in a movie?
What is the focus of John Williams in creating a movie soundtrack?
What is the focus of John Williams in creating a movie soundtrack?
Flashcards
Jazz Music
Jazz Music
A genre of music primarily originated from African-American culture.
Saxophone
Saxophone
A wind instrument used in jazz, known for its smooth sound.
Trumpet
Trumpet
A brass instrument commonly used in jazz, known for its bright and powerful tone.
Scatting
Scatting
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Jazz Quartet
Jazz Quartet
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Big Band
Big Band
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Horn Section
Horn Section
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Rhythm Section
Rhythm Section
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Saxophonist doubling on clarinet
Saxophonist doubling on clarinet
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Main Melody
Main Melody
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Solo Improvisation
Solo Improvisation
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Trade Fours
Trade Fours
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Classic Jazz Ensembles
Classic Jazz Ensembles
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Dixieland Jazz
Dixieland Jazz
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Dixieland Ensemble
Dixieland Ensemble
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Swing Music
Swing Music
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Bebop
Bebop
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Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
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Dizzy Gillespie
Dizzy Gillespie
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Miles Davis
Miles Davis
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Blues Music
Blues Music
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W.C. Handy
W.C. Handy
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Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong
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Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith
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Nat King Cole
Nat King Cole
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Feeling Blue
Feeling Blue
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Scatting
Scatting
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Modern Blues
Modern Blues
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Soundtrack
Soundtrack
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Theme
Theme
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Study Notes
Jazz Music Origins and Instruments
- Jazz music is primarily rooted in African-American culture, emerging as a form of entertainment rather than originating in Europe.
- The saxophone and trumpet are among the first instruments used to play jazz.
- Scatting involves vocal improvisation where singers use nonsensical syllables, rather than lyrics.
- A typical jazz quartet includes drums, bass, a chord instrument, and a main instrument (often a saxophone or trumpet).
- In Big Bands, the rhythm section consists of piano, bass, guitar, and drums, while horns section includes trumpets, saxophones, and trombones.
- A saxophonist typically doubles on clarinet in a Big Band setting.
Structure and Types of Jazz
- Jazz songs generally follow a structure including a main melody, solo improvisation, and a recap of the main melody.
- Trade fours is a jazz practice where musicians alternate playing four bars of melody improvisation.
- Classic jazz ensembles include small combos, quartets, quintets, and larger big bands.
- Dixieland jazz originated in New Orleans, typically performed by small groups often called bands.
- A typical Dixieland ensemble includes instruments like trumpet, clarinet, trombone, and a rhythm section (piano, banjo, bass, and drums).
Swing Music Characteristics
- Swing music, prevalent in the 1920s, is known for its lively tempo and strong rhythm section that supports improvisation and melodic development.
- The ensemble for Swing music predominantly consists of Big Bands that feature brass and woodwind sections heavily.
- Dancers played a crucial role in performances, enhancing the entertainment value and social aspect of Swing music.
Bebop Style and Influences
- Bebop music developed in the 1940s, characterized by fast tempos, complex chords, and intricate melodies.
- Key figures in bebop include saxophonist Charlie Parker and trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, who transformed the trumpet into a leading instrument.
- Bebop is known for its energetic and sophisticated nature, emphasizing improvisation and individual expression.
- Miles Davis, a pivotal figure in jazz, composed numerous bebop pieces.
Blues Music Roots and Development
- Blues music originated in the 1860s from African-American work songs sung by enslaved people.
- W.C. Handy, known as the "Father of the Blues," composed many blues standards and was influential in music publishing.
- Louis Armstrong was primarily known as a jazz trumpeter, despite occasional drumming.
- Bessie Smith, often referred to as the "Empress of the Blues," left a significant impact in the genre.
- Nat King Cole started his career as a jazz pianist before becoming a noted vocalist on television.
Styles and Expressions
- The term "feeling blue" reflects the emotional depth associated with blues music, conveying feelings of sorrow or melancholy.
- Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald collaborated on pieces that prominently featured scatting, enriching jazz's improvisational quality.
- Modern blues frequently includes electric instruments, notably the slide guitar, illustrating the genre's evolution over time.
Miscellaneous Terms
- A soundtrack refers to the audio accompaniment for visual media, while a theme represents a recurring musical idea that is prominent within a film's soundtrack.
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