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The most remembered performers in jazz history were best known for what?

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Their use of jazz terms and lingoIncorrectThere are many special terms and lingo relating to jazz, but jazz performers were not famous because of this.

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The most remembered performers in jazz history were best known for what?

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Their technical ability on the saxophoneIncorrectAlthough there were many famous saxophone players that had an amazing playing ability, history's well-known performers were remembered for something else.

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The most remembered performers in jazz history were best known for what?

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Their personal expressionCorrect!Jazz is all about individual expression and performers were often remembered for their personal, unique expressions and sound.

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The most remembered performers in jazz history were best known for what?

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Their song writingIncorrectThere were many great jazz composers, but jazz is more about the performer than the composer.

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When jazz musicians incorporate non-harmonious tonalities, what is that called?

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ImprovisationIncorrectImprovisation is the act of simultaneously composing and performing.

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When jazz musicians incorporate non-harmonious tonalities, what is that called?

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DissonanceCorrect!This is a common quality of jazz and many musicians used varying amounts of it in their solos to create their own sound.

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When jazz musicians incorporate non-harmonious tonalities, what is that called?

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RhythmIncorrectRhythm is the relationship of notes and sound with time, and is usually defined in terms of swing and syncopation in jazz.

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When jazz musicians incorporate non-harmonious tonalities, what is that called?

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InteractionIncorrectSimilar to a panel discussion with different speakers, jazz musicians often interacted and responded in turn.

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In the jazz band which instrument has the role of providing a foundation for the chords and keeping a steady beat?

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PianoIncorrectThe pianist had the role of playing the chords that accompany the melody of the song.

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In the jazz band which instrument has the role of providing a foundation for the chords and keeping a steady beat?

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ClarinetIncorrectThe clarinet was often a "double up" instrument that saxophone players would use for specific parts of an arrangement.

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In the jazz band which instrument has the role of providing a foundation for the chords and keeping a steady beat?

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GuitarIncorrectThe guitarist had the role of playing the chords that accompany the melody of the song.

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In the jazz band which instrument has the role of providing a foundation for the chords and keeping a steady beat?

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BassCorrect!The bass is key to laying the foundation for the chords and keeping steady time in a jazz band.

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Which of the following is NOT a common instrument used in jazz?

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TubaCorrect!Although occasionally used in a jazz band, the tuba was a far less commonly used instrument.

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Which of the following is NOT a common instrument used in jazz?

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SaxophoneIncorrectThe saxophone, including its several types, is one of the most commonly used instruments in jazz.

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Which of the following is NOT a common instrument used in jazz?

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GuitarIncorrectThe guitar is one of the most commonly used instruments in jazz, often playing a similar role to the piano.

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Which of the following is NOT a common instrument used in jazz?

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Flugel HornIncorrectAlthough not as common as the trumpet, the flugel horn was commonly used to provide a warmer and mellower sound than the trumpet.

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How is rhythm usually measured?

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NotesIncorrectNotes are used to describe the pitch of duration of sound.

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How is rhythm usually measured?

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BeatsCorrect!The beat is a regular, repeating pulse used as the measurement of rhythms and time in music.

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How is rhythm usually measured?

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ChordsIncorrectChords describe three or more notes played simultaneously.

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How is rhythm usually measured?

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IntervalsIncorrectIntervals describe the difference in pitch between notes.

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