Jazz Orchestra- CSA 1 Review

Which term means "spontaneously creating/performing a melody over a chord structure?"

• Straight 8's

• Swung 8's

• Improvisation

• Walking Bass Line

Which term means a "phrase consisting of 3 sections in AAB form?"

• 12-Bar Blues

• Swung 8's

• Straight 8's

• Rhythm Section

Which term means "those that keep the beat and play throughout the tune, usually bass, drum, piano and guitar?"

• Walking Bass Line

• 12-Bar Blues

• Behind the Beat

• Rhythm Section

Which term "keeps a steady beat and outlines the chord structure?"

• Rhythm Section

• Walking Bass Line

• 12-Bar Blues

• Behind the Beat

Which term means "a style where eighth notes are played evenly, splitting the beat in half?"

• Straight 8's

• Swung 8's

• Behind the Beat

• Improvisation

Which term means a "style where eighth notes are played unevenly, elongating the beginning of the beat?"

• Straight 8's

• Swung 8's

• Behind the Beat

• Improvisation

Which term means "to play slightly after the beat, creating a slower or lazy feeling?"

• Walking Bass Line

• 12-Bar Blues

• Behind the Beat

• Rhythm Section

Look at YOUR LINE only.

Label each note with its scale degree number.

(Check your key signature first so you know what key you are in)

Which answer has the correct scale degrees for a Blues Scale?

• 1, 3, 4, #4, 5, 7, 1

• 1, b3, 4, #4, 5, b7, 1

• 1, b3, 4, 5, #5, b7, 1

• 1, b3, 4, #4, 5, 7, 1

Fill in the blanks with the note names for a C-Blues Scale and a D-Blues Scale.