General
A style of vocal improvised soloing originally meant to imitate instruments and emphasize articulations using syllables
Scat
Chromatic scale
A descending slide off the end of a pitch (usually at the end of a phrase) is called a _____
Fall
Genre of music originating in the American deep south from African American culture; recognizable by its melancholy feel and recognizable forms
Blues
The body of tunes re-played by jazz musicians, usually in different styles, with variations in chord progression and even lyrics
Standard(s)
The piano/guitar, drums, and bass in an jazz ensemble; must include drums, bass, and a chord-playing instrument
Rhythm section
A series of notes made up of only whole steps is called a ____ ____ _____
Whole tone scale
Pitch glide/transition between two pitches, either up/down/both as indicated, smoothly singing every pitch in between
Slide
The most common blues form made up of only the I, IV, and V chords
12-bar blues
The usual name for a copy of sheet music in jazz
Chart
The alternating long and short notes with emphasis on the upbeat; most often compared to a triplet with the middle note crossed out; emphasis on 2 and 4
Swing
Playing/singing a single note away and then back
Neighbor tone
The way a note is played or sung
Articulation
The contrasting section of a tune; usually towards the end of the middle
Bridge
Two soloists alternating sections of four measures each in an improvised solo
Trading 4s
A section "solo" - i.e. all the trumpets featured on a line, all the sopranos featured on a line
Soli
A note in between notes in the key, chord, or scale
Passing tone
True or false: changing to half time feel requires changing the tempo
False; half time feel involves doubling note values to create the illusion of slowing, while tempo stays the same
When a group repeats just the last phrase or line to finish a tune, we commonly refer to that addition as a ____
Tag
The usual name for a scheduled event for a jazz ensemble, less formal than "concert"
Gig
The organization of chord tones across the sections of the ensemble
Voicing
Quarter note bass line outlining a chord or scale; one of the hallmark components of swing
Walking bass
What feel is created when tempo stays the same but suddenly all notes are half the original prevailing value? (i.e. quarters are now 8ths so the music feels faster)
Double time feel
A phrase by which directors can quickly call the ensemble back to the beginning of a tune
Back to the head
When a guest artist joins a group for a concert, rehearsal, or jam session, they are "_______ _____"
Sitting in