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African American Music

Subjects : performing-arts, music
Instructions:
  • Answer 35 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. One of the most famous male blues singers who helped R & B develop






2. Juxtaposing two or more different rhythms






3. A complex and sophisticated type of improvisation jazz






4. An istrument that derives its sound by being shaken or struck.






5. Most prolific American composer (Big Band)






6. A measure or two where nobody plays except for the soloist.






7. Basic rhytmic pattern that forms the foundation for complex rhythms played by multiple drums.






8. Brightly colored woven fabric originally worn by Ashante kings






9. Form of vocal improvisation on nonsense syllables






10. A steady - recurring pulse






11. One of America's most famous jazz musicians






12. A musical form distinguished by its reliance on improvisation and its rhythmic urgency; America's gift to the world






13. Ballroom that both whites






14. An African American music that often expresses sadness - longing - or frustration






15. First recorded anti-racial song; recorded by Billie Holliday


16. Structure and design of a musical composition incorporating unity - variety - content - and repitition.






17. Rebirth of African-American culture






18. If dancer messes up - then the drums stop






19. The art of planning dance






20. Combination of jazz and rock






21. Rhythm characterized by syncopation in the melody and regularly accented accompaniment.






22. 'King of Swing'






23. And easy-listening type of jazz






24. Jazz played by small band and characterized by ensemble and solo improvisation






25. One of the most famous female blues singers; first black woman to work with a white orchestra






26. Big Band-first inter-racial music group






27. 'Father of the Blues'






28. Space - time - and force






29. A spirit dancer






30. Black dance; once America's national dance






31. A type of spontaneous musical invention






32. Developed ragtime music






33. A larger jazz band characterized by ensemble and solo improvisation






34. Deliberate shifts of accent so that it conflicts with a steady beat






35. A musical figure repeated at the same pitch throughout the composition