In the world of jazz, improvisation is the art of

a. recognizing chord patterns and progressions.
b. composing and performing at the same time.
c. not responding to sound cues from other band members.
d. playing from memory written music that has been rehearsed.


b

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What category of Ellington's work does this piece fit into?

a. Impressionistic pieces b. Romantic ballads c. Swinging instrumentals d. Extended works

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Which is the name of a traditional Japanese wood-firing kiln that was first used in the United States in 1976?

a) anagama b) ukiyo-e c) haiku d) k?fuku

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As a child this composer’s pleasing voice brought him to the attention of local church officials; he was sent to Vienna

where he was a choirboy at the cathedral of St. Stephen for 10 years until his voice broke.

a. Beethoven b. Haydn c. Mozart

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