Bebop Test 2

What is a characteristic of expanded harmonies in bebop music?

• Increased chromaticism

• Simplified melodies

• Reduced use of dissonance

• Slower harmonic changes

What is a feature of bebop melodies?

• Minimalistic and repetitive

• Fast-paced and frantic

• Slow and steady

• Focused on traditional harmonies

Which of the following is true about bebop harmonies?

• They are used for effect rather than function

• They avoid chromaticism

• They are based on simple triads

• They are strictly diatonic

What is a common technique in bebop composition?

• Creating new melodies over existing harmonies

• Eliminating chromatic improvisation

• Avoiding dissonance

• Using only traditional song structures

What is a characteristic of bebop song titles?

• Onomatopoeic

• Descriptive of nature

• Focused on historical events

• Always in Latin

What was Minton’s Playhouse known for?

• Organizing music competitions

• Being a jazz record label

• Hosting classical music performances

• Being an after-hours club

Which instrument did Thelonious Monk play?

• Alto saxophone

• Trumpet

• Drums

• Piano

What was Kenny Clarke’s contribution to bebop drumming?

• Avoiding timekeeping

• Using no cymbals

• Playing only on the bass drum

• Shifting accents

What role did the bass drum play in bebop drumming?

• Primary timekeeper

• Not used at all

• Secondary timekeeper

• Melodic instrument

Which instrument became a secondary timekeeper in bebop?

• String bass

• Piano

• Alto saxophone

• Trumpet