Bebop Quiz

When was bebop most popular?

• 1945-1955

• 1930-1940

• 1960-1970

• 1980-1990

Which style of music was NOT composed for dancing?

• Bebop

• Swing

• Dixieland

• Rock'n'roll

Define the word prestissimo.

• Extremely fast tempo

• Very slow tempo

• Moderate tempo

• Irregular tempo

Define hipster.

• Person who avoided music

• Person who disliked jazz

• Person who played or appreciated bebop

• Person who followed mainstream trends

• Person who only played classical music

Define jam session.

• Musicians getting together to play for fun not income

• Musicians recording in a studio

• Musicians performing in a concert

• Musicians practicing alone

Why was bebop less popular than swing?

• Because bebop was very fast, with long solos and meant for listening, swing was meant for dancing

• Because bebop was too slow

• Because bebop had no rhythm

• Because bebop was only for classical musicians

Which style do you prefer, swing or bebop? Why?