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African American Music

Subjects : performing-arts, music
Instructions:
  • Answer 35 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Rebirth of African-American culture






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






3. A type of spontaneous musical invention






4. Form of vocal improvisation on nonsense syllables






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






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






7. Combination of jazz and rock






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






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






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






11. And easy-listening type of jazz






12. Brightly colored woven fabric originally worn by Ashante kings






13. The art of planning dance






14. Juxtaposing two or more different rhythms






15. Space - time - and force






16. Big Band-first inter-racial music group






17. A complex and sophisticated type of improvisation jazz






18. 'Father of the Blues'






19. Black dance; once America's national dance






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






21. Ballroom that both whites






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






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






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


25. One of America's most famous jazz musicians






26. Most prolific American composer (Big Band)






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






28. 'King of Swing'






29. If dancer messes up - then the drums stop






30. Developed ragtime music






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






32. A spirit dancer






33. A steady - recurring pulse






34. One of the most famous male blues singers who helped R & B develop






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