Terms
Define Call and Response
Group will respond to a leader
Define Form
Structure and design of a composition incorporating repetition, contrast, unity, and variety
At what period in a person's life does exposure to music begin?
Early childhood
What musical family was largely known for Jazz music?
The Marsalis Family
Define Beat
A steady recurring pulse
What is one way you can identify the form of a song?
By giving each section a name (Verse, Chorus, etc.)
What skills was Bach famous for when he was alive?
Organ Playing
What was the name of the father of the Marsalis family? What instrument did he play?
Ellis; Piano
Define Melody
An intentionally organized succession of tones
What is the other way you can identify the form of a song?
By giving each section a letter
Musicians typically blend what in their work?
Influences
What is the name of the oldest brother? What instrument does he play?
Branford Marsalis; Saxophone
Define Pitch
The highness or lowness of a sound determined by it's frequency or vibration
What are some easy childhood songs that we used to first determine form?
ABCs, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
What West African country is Kidjo from?
Benin
What is the name of the next oldest brother and what instrument does he play?
Wynton Marsalis; Trumpet
Define Clave
Basic rhythmic pattern in West African Drumming; provides foundation for rhythms played in multiple drums
What is the form for Twinkle Twinkle Little Star? (use letters)
ABA
What instrument is the clave rhythm typically played on?
Iron bell or claves
What is the name of the Marsalis family CD?
The Marsalis Family- A Jazz Celebration