Bebop Flashcards
which city did bebop originate in?
New York
how was bebop different than the jazz styles that came before it?
it was virtuosic and more of an art form than something to dance to
how did bebop get its name?
from the nonsense syllables of scat singing
what are the dates of this jazz style?
1940-1955
what brought about bebop?
there was a shortage of musicians due to WWII so big swing ensembles wouldn’t work
bebop had smaller ensembles
what is the general tempo of bebop?
fast
how would you describe the harmonic rhythm?
quick
what rhythmic technique was heavily used in this style?
syncopation
bebop used new melodies over pre-existing chord progressions - what was this called?
contrafacts
how did the development of the drum kit influence bebop?
-previously the kick/bass drum or snare kept time
-now the ride cymbal allowed for a quicker tempo and more complex rhythms
-less use of the bass drum allowed the walking double bass to come to the fore
who was a famous bebop drummer and what did he invent?
-Kenny Clarke
-created ‘bombs’ = sudden hits on the bass or snare drum
who was a famous bebop saxophonist?
Charlie Parker
who was a famous bebop pianist?
Thelonius Monk
who was a famous bebop trumpeter?
Miles Davis
how can bebop be identified when listening to it?
-fast tempo
-unison melodies
-more chaotic feel
-complex and virtuosic melody
why did bebop come to an end?
-it was too complex and busy
-therefore replaced by cool jazz - a more laid back and restrained style
