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________ were part of African culture and were adapted by slaves in America as to ease the monotony of their work.

Dave Brubeck’s popularity can most plausibly be attributed partly to his

Musicians such as Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, and The Beatles discovered their love and respect for the blues when

Which drummer led a long series of combos during the 1950s, 60s, and 70s whose music defined hard bop?

Jazz-rock uses the

Mamie Smith is credited with ___________ in New York City in 1920.

Select the four statements that best describe this musical example. Click here if you can’t play the audio.

The music that your ancestors sought and enjoyed can be considered________and our understanding of it can provide insights into their lives.

In African society, the performance of music was:

In the origins of jazz the practice of taking liberties with melody lines provided a beginning for the tradition of