Blues
West Africa
Where did blues have its roots?
Ragid, happy
2 characteristics of ragtime
Approximately the 1920’s
When did jazz start?
Ostinato
Repeated rhythmic pattern
To repeat
What does this mean?:
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Sad and slow
What are the 2 characteristics of blues?
Piano
An instrument used in ragtime
Louis Armstrong
A vocalist and an instrumentalist in jazz
Harmony
_____ compliments the melody
How many beats is a ti tika?
Harmonica
Acoustic guitar
name 2 instruments used in blues
Scott Joplin
Most famous ragtime musician
Saxophone, trumpet
Main instruments in jazz
A steady pace
Beat is
4
How many beats is an upside down hat?
I, IV, V
What are the 3 main chords in the blues?
New Orleans
Where did ragtime begin?
Smooth
Happy
Improvisation
Syncopated
Name at least 3 characteristics of jazz
Allegro
What means fast tempo in Italian?
Percussion
What instrument family is the timpani from?
1800’s in the Southern US
Where and when did blues start emerging?
The Entertainer
Name a famous composition of Scott Joplin
Ragtime, blues
Jazz is a combination of _______ and ______
FF
___ means to play very loud
4-4