Music Aesthetics
What is another word for aesthetic?
(a) improvisation
(b) trombone
(c) beauty
(d) puzzle
(e) parking lot
Who is considered one of the founding figures of New Orleans Jazz?
Louis Armstrong
What genre combines musical theater with comedy acts and variety performances?
Vaudeville
What musical style in the 1950s was known for challenging social norms and representing youth rebellion?
Rock 'n' Roll
How did the recording ban of 1942 impact singers?
Singers became more popular since they were not part of the union on strike and were allowed to record.
What are the 6 music aesthetics?
What is one major social or cultural factor that led to the creation of the blues genre?
The oppression of hardships of African Americans in the South, such as slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and poverty.
What era is referred to as the "Golden Age" of musical theater?
The 1940s to the 1960s.
What did the fast tempos, electric guitar, and energetic singing in Rock 'n' Roll music reflect in American society?
Youth rebellion
What is American folk music typically known for?
Music passed down through oral tradition, often reflecting cultural or political themes.
Which element of music aesthetics describes the layers of voices and instruments?
texture
What is improvisation and why is it important in New Orleans jazz?
Making up music as you go. It allowed musicians to be creative, spontaneous, and it reflected the fast-paced unique culture of New Orleans.
What was one reason integrated musicals became so popular during the Golden Age of musical theater?
They combined music, dance, and dialogue into a cohesive story that addressed real-life issues and emotions.
A strong back____ is a main component of rock 'n' roll music.
beat
How does the brass section influence the sound of Big Band Jazz?
It adds power, energy, and a rich harmonic texture to the music.
The clarinet solo in the New Orleans jazz song is all over the place. The improvisation sounds very complex because it is a sequence of pitches that does not have any real pattern to it.
What element of music aesthetics am I describing above?
Melody
Describe how the Great Migration affected the development of blues music.
African Americans moved from the South to northern cities like Chicago, where blues evolved from its rural roots to include urban influences and amplified instruments.
Name one famous musical from the Golden Age of musical theater.
West Side Story, Oklahoma!, or The Sound of Music.
What instrument is a distinguishing element of rock 'n' roll music?
Electric guitar
What role did youth culture play in the rise of Rock ‘n’ Roll?
Youth embraced Rock ‘n’ Roll as a form of rebellion against the conservative values of their parents' generation.
What element of music aesthetics describes the pattern of sounds in time?
Rhythm
What is the main instrument of Delta blues music?
Acoustic guitar
What social or cultural issues were often covered in Golden Age musicals?
Love, war, racism, cultural clashes, and the American dream.
Why might these lyrics NOT be from a Rock 'n' Roll song?
You're my best friend,
Peace and love always,
We're family til the end,
I will always do what you say.
They do NOT have an attitude of rebellion.
What is wrong about this journal entry from a Chicago blues musician? (2 things - each worth 1/2 credit)
"I just got done playing the greatest gig of my life! Everyone LOVED my clarinet playing. They said that my improvisation was some of the best they have ever heard. I am on cloud nine!"
Clarinet
Improvisation - more closely connected to New Orleans Jazz traditions