Jazz Flashcards
1
Q
What is the chord progression used in Jazz pieces?
A
I-IV-V
2
Q
Instruments in the Rhythmic section of a Jazz Ensemble
A
Drum
Buss
Keyboard/guitar
3
Q
Front line
A
Instruments that play the theme
Anything but the rhythm section
4
Q
Head
A
The name of the main theme or riff
5
Q
What scale did the early folk African music use?
A
Pentatonic
6
Q
The usual structure of jazz piece
A
12-bars long
7
Q
Break
A
Monophonic/solo
Short linking phrase to the chorus
8
Q
Describe the dynamics of Jazz/blues
A
- mellow for blues
- varied
- accented
- Stab Chords
9
Q
Back up
A
Short musical motif that may be heard behind solo part
10
Q
Picks
A
Short series of notes that fit into chord changes
