Jazz Flashcards
Dynamics:
What is the saxophone part called?
The head
Dynamics:
The saxophone is played ________
Use Italian terms
Mp or mezzo piano which means quite soft
Rhythm :
The backing instruments repeat rhythmic patterns that contusion through out. What is this called?
Ostinatos
Rhythm:
Off beat quavers that re used in the style of jazz are called __________
Swung quavers
Rhythm:
Which two instruments used swung quavers in the piece?
Drum kit and saxophone
Rhythm:
Off beat rhythms are used a lot in this piece but what is the proper word for them?
Syncopation
Structure:
How long is the introduction
12 bars
Structure:
The piece follows an ABA structure, what is this called?
Ternary form
Melody:
What instrument plays the main melody and then later improvises?
Saxophone
Melody:
___ bar phrases are used in the A section of the melody
4 bar phrases are used in the A section of the melody
Dynamics:
The intro accompaniment is _________
Use Italian phrases
MF or mezzo forte which means quite loud
Instruments:
What keeps the steady rhythm going?
Drum kit
What part does the piano play?
Harmony
What instrument plays the bass line and how is it played?
The double bass plays the bass line and it’s played pizzicato
Time signature:
What is this played to a what does it mean?
It is played 5/4
The 5 represents how many crotchets
The 4 represents crotchets
