Quiz 1 Flashcards

1
Q

From which city did jazz originate from in America?

A

New Orleans, Louisiana

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2
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Around which period did jazz originate?

A

In the late 19th and early 20th century

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3
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What kind of music does jazz have roots in?

A

Blues and ragtime

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4
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What is jazz characterized by?

A
  • Swing and blue notes
  • Complex chords
  • Call and response vocals
  • Polyrhythms
  • Improvisation
  • Syncopation
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5
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What instruments are usually associated with jazz?

A
  • Brass
  • Woodwind
  • Piano
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6
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Where does the word «jazz» originate from?

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Derived from a Creole word that means both African dance and copulation.

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