Quiz 1 Flashcards
A-A-B-A
sequence used to structure music (pop-song form)
Bridge
B part of the AABA (middle section)
Chrod Progression
The chorus structure is repeated over and over
Chorus
structure that organizes the music and repeats
Comping
when a pianist provides both harmonies and rhythms
Fill
combinations of sounds made by striking the same snare drum
high-hat
two cymbals that close together by a pedal
Rhythm section
the part of the jazz combo that accomponies the soloists
Ride Cymbal
a cymbal suspended over the drum set
Ride rhythm
rhythms on the ride cymbal
Walking bass
when the bassist plucks the string once per beat
blues
a provided another preparation of jazz repertory
pitch bend
a purposeful raising or lowering of the tones pitch
ragtime
20th century style of piano with pronounced syncopation
creole of color
a person who has mixed french and african ancestry
What are the 2 elements to jazz?
improv. and swing feeling
What does a drummer do with his right foot?
base drum pedal
What does the drummer do with his left foot?
plays the high hat
What does the drummer do with his right hand?
plays the suspended cymbal (ride cymbal)
What does the drummer do with his left hand?
syncopate the music on the cymbal
Polyrythym
more than one rhythm
How many rhythms does a drummer play?
4
What hand does the drummer used to play the snare drum?
left hand
