What did Ellington experiment with most in his early compositions?
a. creating a unique color, timbre, or mood
b. using sudden harmonic and tonal contrasts
c. creating catchy tunes
d. using less-common time signatures
a
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The purpose of "breaks" in early jazz playing was to
a. allow the brass players to rest their lips b. allow the reed players to adjust their reeds c. give the drummer a chance to twirl his drumsticks d. give the soloist a chance to improvise alone
The underlying symbolism in an artist's depiction of an elderly man stooped over amongst leafless, snow-covered trees in the depths of winter is most likely which of the following? a. The man enjoys the snow
b. The man is waiting for help. c. The man is still in the prime of life. d. It is the holiday season. e. The man is approaching death.
Berlioz's father was very supportive of his decision to become a composer.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A smooth, connected style of playing a melody is known as ________.
A. vibrato B. staccato C. glissando D. legato