Ragtime
Ragtime was created in which U.S. city?
St. Louis, Missouri.
Dixieland was created in which U.S. city?
(Bonus if you can name the other cities it spread to)
New Orleans, Louisiana
(Chicago, New York, San Francisco)
The height of Big Band/Swing music happened during what national event?
The Great Depression
Bebop groups were called what?
Combos
Latin Jazz was created in which U.S. city?
(Bonus if you can name the neighborhood it started in)
New York City
(Spanish Harlem or El Barrio)
How did Ragtime spread to Europe?
Through trans-Atlantic ships.
Name 5 instruments were used in playing Dixieland?
Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, String Bass, Sousaphone, Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Drums
How many musicians typically are in a Big Band?
10-20 musicians
How would you describe the main difference between Cool Jazz and Bebop?
Bebop was "hot" and Cool Jazz was soft, more reserved, and controlled.
What gives Latin Jazz it's unique sound?
The unending, tireless rhythmic patterns.
What is the distinct characteristic of Ragtime?
Its syncopated or ragged rhythms.
What was the primary feature of Dixieland
Collective Improvisation
People who wrote music for Big Bands were called what?
Arrangers
What non-traditional instruments did Cool Jazz artists use?
Flute, French Horn, Vibraphone, and Tuba.
What does do other forms of jazz do that Latin Jazz DOES NOT do?
Name 2 European composers who used Ragtime in their music.
Dvořák, Debussy, and Stravinsky.
Which European countries can Dixieland be heard in today? (name all 3)
Spain, Germany and Belgium.
What 3 other art forms is Swing associated with?
Bebop wasn't music you could dance to because it was considered what?
An intellectual art form
Name all 4 sub-forms of Latin Jazz.
Bosa Nova, Samba, Tango, and Mambo
Name and describe all 3 forms of Ragtime.
Classic Rag- syncopated rhythm; form is [4 bar INTRO – AA – BB – A – CC – DD]
Novelty Piano- evolved from piano roll technology, showcased a player's talent through fast complex music
Stride Piano- Improvised music with the left hand striding or bouncing back and forth
Name and describe the three forms of Dixieland.
Old Style- traditional New Orleans style jazz
Chicago Style- replaces the tuba with string bass and sounds more rehearsed than improvised.
West Coast- uses traditional instruments in old style but with the Chicago style sound.
Name all of the different types of instruments found in a Big Band.
Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Alto, Tenor, Baritone Sax, Bass, Guitar, Piano and Drums
Bebop was influenced by......
Bebop influenced.....
......R&B, Blues, and Gospel.
......Later jazz forms, Poetry, Funk, Rock, Hip-Hop/Rap
Latin Jazz can be traced back to which country during the Ragtime era?
Cuba