Match the term with the appropriate definition.

A. clave pattern
B. mambo
C. deep blues
D.
E.
F. rhythm and blues
G. jump bands


A. the most characteristic feature of Afro-Cuban rhythm
B. a pre-rock Afro-Cuban dance fad
C. music that focused on the brutal conditions of the Delta
D. a series of chords in a well-established sequence
E. individual recording artists who wrote their own music
F. a genre of music popularized during the 1950s
G. similar to big-band swing, but with a reduced horn section

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A) live performance with an emphasis on improvisation B) echo effects and over-dubbing C) vocal backup of female singers D) background of strings

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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