Bebop Flashcards
Who were the originators of the Bebop Style
Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gellispie, and Thelonious Monk
When did bebop emerge as a style of jazz
1940s
Which recordings bridged Swing to Bebop, featuring Coleman Hawkins and Roy Eldridge
“Body and Soul” and “After You’re Gone”
In Bebop, what type of instrumentation is favored
Small combo
Thelonious Monk’s characteristic improv style can be described as…
Unorthodox and harmonic clashes
What shift occurred regarding Bebop’s role in music, compared to Swing?
Became more listener-oriented
How did the tempos of Bebop differ from early jazz styles
Became faster
What are some stylistic elements of Bebop
Syncopation, complex harmonies, and double time figures
Which of the following is a nickname for Charlie Parker
Bird
Which Dizzy Gillespie composition became a standard in Jazz
Night in Tunisia
