General Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in this city
New York
This style of music began in the 1890's and helped develop the early style of Jazz
Ragtime
The most famous Ragtime composer
Scott Joplin
The rebirth or revival of Music, Art, and Literature
Renaissance
This instrument is the only instrument used in the style of Ragtime music.
Piano
The Harlem Renaissance began in this year.
1924
New Orleans
The "Normal Length" eighth notes in Ragtime
Straight Eighth Notes
The main part of a song, the different notes that make up a song (what you would sing)
Melody
He was the most famous Ragtime composer and piano player
Scott Joplin
This caused the end of the Harlem Renaissance, in the year 1929.
The Great Depression (Stock Market Crash)
The two elements of European music that makes Jazz
Marching Band Instruments & the European System of Harmony
The "Long short Long" Eighth notes of Jazz.
Swing Eighth Notes
Multiple notes (pitches) being played at the same time.
Chords
The speed at which music is played, in Ragtime is Moderato, or medium; In Dixieland is Allegro, or fast.
Tempo
The large movement of African American families from Southern states to Northern states.
The Great Migration
Complex Rhythms, singing styles, and improvisation
This was the first style of Jazz, created by African Americans living in New Orleans, and became most popular during the Roaring 20's.
Dixieland
Changing the melody of a song and making up a new one on the spot.
Ragtime music was used to accompany these, that had no sound.
Silent Movies
The segregation laws of the South
Jim Crow Laws
The difference between Jazz Music and Ragtime
Straight eighth notes vs. Swing eighth note
Written Music vs. Improvisation
Famous Dixieland Trumpet Player
Louis Armstrong
The Harmony of a song played along with the melody.
Accompaniment
The very first style of Jazz music, created in New Orleans.
Dixieland