Assignment #5

1. Describe Jazz music. Where did it come from, and what makes it particularly unique to Americans?

Jazz music was one of the most popular genres in the first half of the 20th century. It was one of America's earliest musical inventions. There are several different types of jazz music. There are swing, rag time, big band music, and bebop just to name a few.

Jazz music came from the southern part of the United States in the latter 19th century. New Orleans played a big role in the development of Jazz.

Jazz music is unique to Americans because it was one of the earliest musical inventions in America along with Blues.

2. In Peter and the Wolf, what instruments play Peter, the duck, the wolf, the bird, Grandfather and the Hunters?

Peter was played by the strings (violin, viola, string bass, cello).

The duck was played by an oboe.

The wolf was played by the french horn.

The bird was played by the flute.

The grandfather was played by the bassoon.

The hunters were played by the timpani.

3. Discuss Classical music. Who are some of the composers that are considered classical musicians?

CLassical music fell between the Baroque and Early Romantic period. This was between 1750 and 1830. The music was dominated by musical composition also known as sontra form. Classical music is characterized by a near-obsession with structural clarity.

Some composers that are considered classical musicians are Beethoven, Bach, Wagner,and Mozart.