Chapter 45 Quiz

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. Which composer discussed in this chapter aspired to become a classical composer and wrote two operas toward that endeavor?

Duke Ellington correct incorrect

Scott Joplin correct incorrect

Charlie Parker correct incorrect

Miles Davis correct incorrect

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. In what American city did jazz first become established?

Chicago correct incorrect

New York City correct incorrect

New Orleans correct incorrect

Boston correct incorrect

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. Which instrument is appropriately grouped into its standard section for jazz?

Cornet-rhythm correct incorrect

Piano-front line correct incorrect

Trombone-rhythm correct incorrect

Clarinet-front line correct incorrect

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. As a young man and aspiring performer, Charlie Parker often frequented the Chicago dance halls where Count Basie's band played.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Listen to the excerpt from Bessie Smith's Lost Your Head Blues. What vocal technique does Ms. Smith use on the word "leave"?

Slide correct incorrect

Blue note correct incorrect

Flutter correct incorrect

Marcato correct incorrect

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. Listen to the excerpt from Duke Ellington's "Mood Indigo." Which instruments accompany the trumpet solo?

Guitar and organ correct incorrect

Banjo and trombone correct incorrect

Harmonica and cello correct incorrect

Snare drum and upright bass correct incorrect

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. Listen to the excerpt from Charlie Parker's "Constellation." What percussion instrument is used here to add accents?

Timpani correct incorrect

Snare drum correct incorrect

Gong correct incorrect

Ride cymbal correct incorrect

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. Listen to the excerpt from Miles Davis's Bitches Brew. What instrument is used in the background here?

Clarinet correct incorrect

Electric guitar correct incorrect

Upright bass correct incorrect

Trumpet correct incorrect