CHAPTER 19: Jazz Today
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. All of the following are aspects of the term “post-historical” EXCEPT:
a. suggests that the current moment offers a privileged vantage point from which to view the
past
b. a
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CHAPTER 19: Jazz Today
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. All of the following are aspects of the term “post-historical” EXCEPT:
a. suggests that the current moment offers a privileged vantage point from which to view the
past
b. argues that the past should be set aside and no longer studied
c. attempts to convey the idea that the great political and cultural movements are all behind
us
d. frees artists and thinkers from the burdens of the past, allowing a clean slate for new
beginnings
e. recalls former arrogance that leads to moral chaos and military struggle
ANS: B PTS: 1 DIF: Hard REF: p. 455
TOP: Paradigms Lost and Found MSC: Conceptual
2. In acknowledging their freedom to adapt material from any time, place, or genre, the next generation
of jazz stars may be best described as continuing the ideology of:
a. swing
b. repertory bands
c. bebop
d. fusion
e. ragtime
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: p. 456
TOP: Paradigms Lost and Found MSC: Applied
3. Which definition of classical applies to the sense in which it is being used to define a modern phase
for jazz?
a. constituting a standard or model
b. any music from European folk traditions
c. the European tradition of composed music
d. rock from the 1960s and 70s
e. having permanent interest and value
ANS: E PTS: 1 DIF: Medium REF: p. 457
TOP: Classical Jazz MSC: Applied
4. All of the following describe the “genesis” phase of jazz history EXCEPT:
a. firmly established as art
b. 1890s–1920s
c. emerges in the black South
d. loose and blues-based
e. social music
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: Easy REF: p. 457
TOP: Four Phases MSC: Factual
5. Which of the following does NOT describe the second phase of jazz history as described in Chapter
19?
a. influential in popular and classical idioms
b. firmly estab
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