Musical Eras
Renaissance translates to what French word?
Rebirth
Music made for the church
Sacred
Where is the birthplace of Jazz?
New Orleans, Louisiana
What is the main instrument that Mr. Palumbo plays
Trumpet
Describe the living conditions during the Middle Ages
Disease, poor sanitation, no plumbing
Music that wasn't made for the church
Secular
How long did The Middle Ages last?
500-1400
The origins of jazz started between these years
1900-1920
What did Mr. Palumbo do before becoming the Music teacher
Name THREE jazz musicians from our American Jazz unit.
Buddy Bolden, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Stevie Wonder, Esperanza Spalding, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton
This type of music dominated The Middle Ages.
Gregorian Chant
How long did the Classical era last?
1750-1820
This defining element of jazz is a spontaneous invention of musical lines
What is improvisation
When did Mr. Palumbo graduate from Absegami High School
2020
Musicians who traveled and sung to royalty for entertainment were called
Troubadours
How long did the Renaissance last?
1400-1600
He was one of the first to add electronics to jazz and funk
Stevie Wonder
What college did Mr. Palumbo receive his degree?
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
This invention helped with the widespread distribution of books, music, and education all across Europe
Printing Press
Name the two terms that define one voice and multiple voices
Monophonic and Polyphonic
How long did the Romantic era last?
1820-1900
alto/tenor saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drumkit, vibraphone, guitar, bass
What two musicals were Mr. Palumbo apart of while he was at GTMS
Hairspray Jr. and Lion King Jr.