Quiz 1 Flashcards
1
Q
From which city did jazz originate from in America?
A
New Orleans, Louisiana
2
Q
Around which period did jazz originate?
A
In the late 19th and early 20th century
3
Q
What kind of music does jazz have roots in?
A
Blues and ragtime
4
Q
What is jazz characterized by?
A
- Swing and blue notes
- Complex chords
- Call and response vocals
- Polyrhythms
- Improvisation
- Syncopation
5
Q
What instruments are usually associated with jazz?
A
- Brass
- Woodwind
- Piano
6
Q
Where does the word «jazz» originate from?
A
Derived from a Creole word that means both African dance and copulation.
