Vvc Music 117 Quiz 1
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- 1.
Which of the frollowing does NOT apply to the example?
- A.
"Classic" A-A-B lyric form
- B.
Call and response
- C.
12 bar blues choruses
- D.
Four three-measure phrases
Correct Answer
D. Four three-measure phrasesExplanation
Three phrases like the AAB lyric form. Four measures each.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Fred Longshaw is playing a reed organ also called
- A.
The accordian
- B.
The harmonica
- C.
The harmonium
- D.
The bagpipe
Correct Answer
C. The harmoniumExplanation
A favorite instrument of the Beatles.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Louis Armstrong is creating a "wah-wah" sound by using a
- A.
Buzz mute
- B.
kazoo mute
- C.
Satchmo mute
- D.
Toilet plunger mute
Correct Answer
D. Toilet plunger muteExplanation
Really!Rate this question:
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- 4.
Bessie Smith sings
- A.
Flatted pitches
- B.
Flatted keys
- C.
Flatted rhythm
- D.
Flatted fills
Correct Answer
A. Flatted pitches -
- 5.
Louis Armstrong's recording of Joe Oliver's West End Blues begins with ______________ .
- A.
A jazz version of a famous cornet solo
- B.
A tongue in check parody of King Oliver's solo
- C.
Armstrong's original composition
- D.
Armstrong's original improvisation
Correct Answer
D. Armstrong's original improvisation -
- 6.
Which of the following does NOT apply to the first chorus of the example?
- A.
Armstrong/s firm, diliberate manner and quick vibrato
- B.
Sustained trombone with smears
- C.
Independent clarinet obbligato
- D.
Piano and banjo play "on the beat chords"
Correct Answer
A. Armstrong/s firm, diliberate manner and quick vibrato -
- 7.
In the second chorus of West End Blues, the trombone is NOT accompanied by
- A.
staccato chords from banjo
- B.
tremelo chord from piano
- C.
Percussion ride rhythms
- D.
Walking bass patterns
Correct Answer
A. staccato chords from banjo -
- 8.
Which of the following does NOT apply to the third chorus of West End Blues"?
- A.
Clarinet call
- B.
Scat vocal response
- C.
Percussion polyrhythms
- D.
Piano and banjo chording
Correct Answer
A. Clarinet call -
- 9.
Which of the following does NOT apply to the fourth chorus of West End Blues"?
- A.
Stride style legato left-hand accompaniment
- B.
Earl Hines' moving to a double time feel
- C.
Banjo drum and clarinet accompaniment
- D.
Sometimes flowery style
Correct Answer
C. Banjo drum and clarinet accompaniment -
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