The History of Swing (Grade 9)
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The History of Swing
1.
This type of bass line combined with the cymbal to create the shuffle found in swing.
- skipping
- walking
- running
- galloping
2.
Who is one of the most famous swing arrangers?
- Fletcher Henderson
- Ramsey Lewis
- Billie Holiday
- Ella Fitzgerald
3.
One of the most popular swing dances is called the:
- Swing
- The Twist
- The Lindy Hop
- The Bunny Hop
4.
The music of the swing era is often regarded as one of the most influential precursors to what style of music?
- country
- traditional pop music
- blues
- spirituals
5.
The is the main rhythm behind swing music.
6.
In the mid , Swing started to emerge as the main form of jazz.
7.
In swing, a bass line is often heard.
8.
The swing era was roughly from the to the .
9.
Duke Ellington was responsible for the term "swing" due to his famous song:
10.
Swing uses a strong rhythm section of and as the anchor for a lead section of brass instruments such as and .
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