Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 6: Bebop

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Bebop melodies
A)were usually symmetrical phrases.
B)often contained a stream of short notes with accents on the offbeats.
C)had regular accents on the weak beats.
D)All answers are correct.
2
A bebop performance generally began and ended with
A)a statement of the main theme by one or two soloists in unison.
B)a statement of the main theme by the whole combo in unison.
C)improvisational sections by the soloists.
D)free sections by the rhythm instruments to set the beat and tempo.
3
In bebop, the beat of the music was mainly marked by the
A)piano.
B)bass drum.
C)pizzicato bass.
D)trumpet.
4
Charlie Parker's improvisatory genius on the alto saxophone can be heard in
A)Rhapsody in Blue.
B)Lost Your Head Blues.
C)KoKo.
D)Maple Leaf Rag.
Music: An Appreciation, Brief
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