Which notes are flattened in the blues scale?
2nd, 3rd and 6th
3rd, 5th and 7th
3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th
What does dissonance mean?
Clashing harmonies
Harmonies that sound pleasing to the ear
Conjunct harmonies
What time signature is blues music usually in?
7/8
3/4
4/4
What does pizzicato mean?
A string instrument played with the bow
A string instrument played with a mute
A string instrument played by plucking the strings
Which instruments make up the rhythm section in jazz music?
Trumpet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet
Bass, drum, keyboard and guitar
Acoustic guitar and banjo
What is a dominant chord?
A chord a 6th above the main key or tonic
A chord a 4th above the main key or tonic
A chord a 5th above the main key or tonic
What are extended chords?
Minor chords
Chord extensions use notes in the chord other than the 1st, 3rd and 5th of the triad
Major chords
What does improvisation mean?
A melody that is made up on the spot and not written down
A blues scale
A chromatic melody
What is call and response?
A balanced phrase
The leader calls a line and the rest of the group sings in response
A ternary structure
Which technique do vocalists use to try and imitate instrumental improvisation?
Melismas
Scat singing
Syllabic