Music Essay 1 Study (Roots Of Jazz) Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the prominent composer associated with ragtime?
A
Scott Joplin
2
Q
What are two cities notable for having a thriving jazz scene?
A
Harlem
St. Louis
(Additional Options)
New Orleans
Kansas City
3
Q
True or False: Instruments in early jazz bands were wide ranging, and could even include banjos and a tuba.
A
True
4
Q
Which of the following bandleaders is typically associated with symphonic jazz?
A
Paul Whiteman
5
Q
Who is the song “Maple Leaf Rag” composed by? and what genre of music is it in?
A
Scott Joplin
Ragtime
6
Q
Who is the song “West End Blues” composed by? and what genre of music is it in?
A
Louis Armstrong
Jazz
