Reading Comp 4_1

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Where did jazz music begin in the early 20th century?

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Jazz music began in New Orleans.

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Which of the following is NOT a jazz instrument?

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Guitar is NOT a jazz instrument.

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What types of music has jazz influenced?

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Jazz has influenced Rock and Hip-hop.

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Which jazz dance style is mentioned in the passage?

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The Charleston is a jazz dance style.

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What does learning about jazz help us understand?

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Learning about jazz helps us understand the history of American music.

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What is jazz music?

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Jazz is a genre of music characterized by swing and blue notes, call and response vocals, polyrhythms, and improvisation.

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Name a famous jazz musician.

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Louis Armstrong is a famous jazz musician.

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What is improvisation in jazz?

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Improvisation in jazz is the spontaneous creation of music during a performance.

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What are blue notes?

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Blue notes are notes that are sung or played at a slightly lower pitch than those of the major scale.

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What is the significance of New Orleans in jazz history?

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New Orleans is considered the birthplace of jazz music.