Most people find it difficult to differentiate Jazz from The Blues. They normally mix them up. Although they seem so similar in style‚ instruments and techniques they certainly have a numerous amount of dissimilarities as well. Jazz was originated in the deep south in the late 19th century . Jazz is sorted out into many different sounds ‚ instruments‚ and techniques. Jazz music was first known as "jass" but soon later dropped the two "ss" that soon became two "zz" which meant "cool" (http://www.differencebetween
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Answer Questions over Jazz Fall 2010 Mai Nguyen 2. Explain why jazz would be considered the first truly American art form. Present two music compositions and discuss geographic location‚ famous proponent of the style and give at least two musical characteristics that define the style. Select from the following compositions: Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Armstrong) In the Mood (Miller) Ko-Ko (Ellington) Koko (Parker) So What (Davis) Take Five (Brubeck) Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin)
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impacting the lives of many Americans. The Roaring Twenties brought about many new inventions‚ wealth‚ and a new outlook on the common American lifestyle. With these new times came new influences and much change to the musical industry of jazz. This investigation will study the evolution of jazz music in the rapidly changing times of America in the 1920s and how the new American lifestyle and optimistic times influenced the music. Two sources that are used in this investigation are Jazz from its Origins
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Blue Like Jazz Blue Like Jazz is a semi autobiography that heavily includes the spiritual realm. The main religion mentioned within the movie is that of Christianity‚ and the idea of following God. Donald Miller’s journey from being a stereo-typical Southern Baptist to a crazy partier and on to what he feels is appropriate is seen and includes all ends of extremes of Christianity‚ atheism‚ and paganism. The supernatural is a major component of life throughout the entire movie. In the beginning
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fancy new music‚ dancing‚ and cars. But the music was a very important influence on people because people would create new dances and the new jazz music got people excited and since women were given more rights they felt free which helped the arts grow. New dances moves followed this new genre and people went wild. Jazz music originated in New Orleans in the early 1900s. This genre spread throughout the country‚ filling streets‚ coffee shops‚ and even speakeasies. Some people say the jazz actually
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Jazz and Classical Music Upon entering a modern record store‚ one is confronted with a wide variety of choices in recorded music. These choices not only include a multitude of artists‚ but also a wide diversity of music categories. These categories run the gamut from easy listening dance music to more complex art music. On the complex side of the scale are the categories known as Jazz and Classical music. Some of the most accomplished musicians of our time have devoted themselves to a life-long
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early 1900’s‚ people began to explore and encounter new music with the new forms of technology. During the era of World War II‚ music began to change America. Americans were influenced positively by the musical movement. Americans encounter with jazz music during World War II led to increased nationalism‚ steps toward equality‚ and a change in culture. Before the introduction of jazz music‚ the Great Depression negatively impacted the lives of the Americans. With the Great Depression‚ there was a
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History of American Jazz Appendix A: Understanding Jazz -Americas art form -European- African musical traditions -Hard to define Defining Jazz Improvisation- spontaneous and simultaneous composing and performing Rhythm- a unique interaction with time involving: -syncopation‚ -jazz swing rhythm Dissonance- extending common rules of music; “pushing the envelope” Jazz interpretation- a unique way of producing sound and phrasing melodies Interaction- listening to and reacting to musical
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The Jazz Anecdotes by Bill Crow covers in detail about the History‚ definition‚ figures and in general in depth understanding of Jazz music. It’s Impossible to describe and name all the figures in a two page short essay‚ but I’ll do my best to fit as much as possible. According to the book: at first‚ the idea of pep and having a good time which was a Victorian morality against rebellion mentality shaped the idea of jazz. It became a rich and formal tradition of American music. Ragtime which was
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Music Theory and Jazz Theory-some random thoughts on the subjects. Music theory is much maligned and misunderstood subject these days. This probably comes from it having become in academia at least‚ an end in itself. Music theory and jazz theory is a tool-a method for breaking a piece into its most basic elements so that it can be better understood. Better understood for what reason? So that you can improvise on it‚ (as in the case of a jazz musician) or so that it can be interpreted in
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