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Swing Thing Flashcards

1
Q

How much did early BigBand leaders earn per week

A

40k/week

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2
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Who was credited with swing music with a global pop sensation

A

Benny Goodman

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3
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Which city was music an important part of everyday life

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New Orleans

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3
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Who is known as the father of Jazz and provided inspiration for swing

A

Louis Armstrong

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4
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Name the area of New Orleans where there was plenty of work for musicians

A

Storyville

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5
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Which black New York BigBand leader did Louis Armstrong first team up with upon his arrival in NYC

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Fletcher Henderson

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6
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What area of New York was an artistic melting pot and safe haven for African-Americans in the 1920s

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Harlem

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7
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What is the technique called that allows you sustain a note indefinitely

A

Circular Breathing

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What was the name of the popular dance craze of the decade during the swing era

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The Charleston

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What place was known as the “temple of swing dancing” in NYC

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The Savoy Ballroom

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