Bebop

Which two musicians worked together to start Bebop?

• Dizzy Gillespie

• Lady Gaga

• Charlie Parker

• Louis Armstrong

Why were musicians becoming frustrated with Big Band Jazz?

• Too much creative freedom and lack of structure
• Lack of audience interest
• Too many opportunities for individual expression
• Lack of creative freedom and solo opportunities

What are some of the characteristics of Bebop?

• Simple melodies, slow tempos, and scripted music
• Complex melodies, fast tempos, and improvisation

• Minimalist harmonies, medium tempos, and no improvisation
• Strict adherence to sheet music

Which of the following was NOT a reason that Big Band jazz declined in popularity?

• World War II

• Entertainment Tax

• Musicians on Strike

• Duke Ellington stopped arranging

What instrument did Charlie Parker play?

• saxophone
• trumpet
• drums
• violin

What musical skill was Charlie Parker best known for?

• Arranging Music

• Imaginative Improvisation

• Singing very low

• Drumming

What does it mean to "transcribe" music?

• To compose a new piece of music
• To perform a piece of music on stage
• Listen to music by ear and write it down in musical notation

• To analyze the lyrics of a song

What is the main difference between Big Band Jazz and Bebop?

• Bebop has more complex melodies and faster tempos

• Big Band Jazz has more improvisation

• Bebop is more scripted

• Big Band Jazz has faster tempos

Why is Charlie Parker considered a pioneer in the Jazz music genre?

• He was the first to use a saxophone

• He introduced imaginative improvisation in his performances

• He was the first to transcribe music

• He was the first to play Bebop