Terms & Definitions
Define: Jazz
General term encompassing many different styles of music
True or False: Dancing represented carefree and laid back lifestyles that many people wanted, but didn't have
True - Life was miserable, so dancing was an escape from reality
What would we call "Crooners" in today's terms?
Heartthrobs, Teen idols, Pop stars
When did most country stars find their success?
The 1960's
Term: Style of jazz that emphasizes the off-beat/weak beat
Swing Music
What was the time limit on recordings for gramophones?
3-4 minutes
True or False: Swing bands/music were segregated just like jazz bands
True - Blacks and whites did not mix unless someone was invited
What did WWII music reflect?
Life - people's pain and hope for the future
Define: Dance Bands
Musical groups that specializes in playing music for social dancing
True or False: Jazz music was culturally appropriated and segregated
True - "White Jazz" and "Jazz"
What was the progression from moving picture shows to movies?
Moving picture shows > Silent Films > Talkies > Musical Films > Movies
True or False: Women were less equal in country than in any other genre
False - they were more equal to men than ever before
Term: Typically male singer who sings sweet songs in a soft, low voice
Crooner
Who primarily performed and enjoyed blues music?
People in the black community
How did swing music differ from previous jazz music?
Swing focused on a stronger driving force and often featured a soloist/vocalist
True or False: Popular musical artists often tried different styles to find their place
True - Example: Bing Crosby tried pop, WWII, and country
Define: Blues
Style of jazz - Characterized by repeating formula of chords - 1920's style focused on a twelve-bar structure
How did fashion change for men and women when dancing became more popular?
Men: Casual sportswear
Women: "Flapper" style dresses
If you know what scat singing is, give us a 5-second example - DOUBLE POINTS IF EVERYONE ON YOUR TEAM DOES IT
Scat Singing - improvised jazz singing where the voice is used to copy the sound of an instrument
Samba versus Mambo: Which dance style was shown in the movie "Rio" and which style is more like the dancing in "Dancing with the Stars?"
"Rio" - Samba
"DWTS" - Mambo