cool jazz Flashcards
What is ‘cool jazz’?
‘Cool jazz’ is a subgenre of jazz music that emerged in the late 1940s and is characterized by its relaxed tempos and lighter tones.
True or False: ‘Cool jazz’ is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style.
False
Which city is considered the birthplace of ‘cool jazz’?
Los Angeles
Fill in the blank: ‘Cool jazz’ often incorporates _______ elements from classical music.
harmonic
Name one key figure associated with the ‘cool jazz’ movement.
Miles Davis
Which album is widely recognized as a defining work of ‘cool jazz’?
Miles Davis’s ‘Birth of the Cool’
What musical instrument is commonly associated with ‘cool jazz’?
The trumpet
True or False: ‘Cool jazz’ emphasizes improvisation over composition.
False
In which decade did ‘cool jazz’ primarily develop?
The 1940s
What is one characteristic feature of ‘cool jazz’ arrangements?
Use of non-traditional or orchestral instruments like the French horn and tuba.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ‘cool jazz’? A) Relaxed tempo B) Complex harmonies C) Aggressive rhythms
C) Aggressive rhythms
Who is known for the arrangement style that contributed to ‘cool jazz’?
Gil Evans
Fill in the blank: ‘Cool jazz’ often features a _______ sound compared to other jazz styles.
sophisticated
Which jazz musician is credited with popularizing the ‘cool’ style through his work in the 1950s?
Chet Baker
True or False: ‘Cool jazz’ musicians often used complex chord changes and fast tempos like bebop
False
what dominated the sound of cool jazz?
brass
what style of playing was used in cool jazz?
economical playing - avoidance of double time with use of silences at the beginning of phrases
what technique was used at the Strat and end of notes in cool jazz ?
pitch bends.
core cool jazz artist?
Diva Miles Davies
