HIstory of Jazz Flashcards
1
Q
What style of music is generally understood to have begat Jazz?
A
Ragtime
2
Q
Which came first, Blues or Jazz?
A
Blues
3
Q
Comment on the use of vocals in Blues vs Jazz
A
Vocals more common in Blues, less so in Jazz
4
Q
Compare the tempo of Jazz vs Blues
A
Jazz generally smooth, swinging and Blues is melancholic, sharp, and sometimes slow
5
Q
Where did Jazz and Blues each originate from?
A
Jazz came from New Orleans. Blues was from Mississippi
6
Q
Does Jazz have more or less chord changes than blues?
A
More chord changes
7
Q
Contrast the genre, or structure of Jazz vs Blues
A
Jazz is more improvisational with syncopated rhythms. Blues has more set chord patterns, emotive lyrics.
8
Q
What are syncopated rhythms?
A
Rhythms that would not seem to belong together in the same song- almost in conflict.
