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History of Jazz URI
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| african american influence on pre-jazz | came from work songs - rythm |
| Format for 12 bar blues | AAB |
| congo square (N.O.) | where transfer of african rituals to new world |
| syncretism | blending of cultural elements |
| harmony | relationship of tones |
| melody | coherent succession of pitches |
| syncopation | rhythmic attacks between the beat rather than on them |
| tempo | speed of music |
| vaudeville | genre of variety entertainment |
| minstil shows | american entertainment (ppl with black faces) |
| Bessie Smith (1894-1937) | *began career singing in minstril shows*greatest 12bar blues singer*200 recordings*duets w/ armstrong |
| St.Louis Blues | *call response*bessie and armstrong |
| Brass bands | *origanally from england*influenced jazz through march form*16bar strains (repeated) |
| John Phillip Souza (1854-1932)(stars and stripes) | took over marine bands --> top notch concert ensembles |
| third strain (brass bands)(stars and stripes) | *trio*twice as long*contrasting with other strains |
| RagTime music (scott joplin) | *playerpianos*roots for stride pianos*embodied aferican american and white art*alot not recorded |
| Scott joplin (ragtime) | *mapleleaf Rag |
| ragtime --> Jazz | *publication of sheet music*started in N.O. as ragtime blues |
| form of ragtime | AABBACCDD |
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