Jazz
Put all the categories of jazz that we studied in chronological order.
Ragtime, Dixieland, Swing, Bebop
See Card 1
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What does the word "Forte" mean?
Loud
How many strings are on the ukulele?
4
Name a classical composer
Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, etc.
Which wind instrument was added to Swing music and took the place of "primary instrument?"
The Saxophone
See Card 2
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What does it mean to improvise?
To make it up as you go
How do you play the note "D" on a ukulele?
2nd finger, 2nd fret, C string
What is the following symbol called? (See board)
Treble Clef
Which composer was declared Missing in Action during World War II?
Glenn Miller
See Card 3
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What does the word "piano" mean?
Quiet
What are the strings on the ukulele? (In order!)
G - C - E - A
Name 4 string instruments
Ukulele, guitar, bass, cello, violin, viola, harp
Which musician received his first trumpet at a Reform School from Joe "King" Oliver?
Louis Armstrong
See Card 4
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What is the definition of "Crescendo"
To gradually get louder
Play the following melody (on board)
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Explain how to play the note "G" on the recorder
3 fingers + Thumb
Name each era of jazz and one composer from that era. (Do NOT name Duke Ellington!)
Ragtime - Scott Joplin
Dixieland - Joe Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong
Swing - Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller
Bebop - Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie ParkerSee Card 5
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What is the definition of Presto?
Very Quickly
Play the following melody (on board)
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Snare drum, bass drum, triangle, cymbals, bells, xylophone, wood block, claves, maracas, piano, tambourine, rhythm sticks, bongos, etc.