JAZZ MUSIC VS. CLASSICAL MUSIC

John ColtraneJazz music originated in African American communities

during the late 19th and early 20th century.

Rhythms and tempos Jazz makes heavy use of

improvisation, polyrhythms, syncopation, and the swung note, as well as aspects of European harmony, American popular music, the brass band tradition, and African musical elements such as blue notes and ragtime. Classical music is played in strict time and at strict tempos with a conductor leading most of the time.

Jazz began in the United States, more specifically New Orleans, whereas Classical music began in Europe. Jazz became popular in the early 1900’s, whereas Classical music originates as far back as the 12th century

Concert Etiquette

Jazz music is performed in many different settings and venues throughout the world. When jazz is performed in public places such as outdoor jazz festivals and indoor jazz clubs, quiet conversation is usually considered acceptable. When attending a jazz performance in an indoor concert setting, western classical concert etiquette is expected with one exception: it is considered well-mannered to applaud after each artist has completed their extended improvised solo.Other vocalizations during the performance, offered as reactions to improvised phrases, are also acceptable among musicians.

Concert Etiquette

Concert etiquette is especially valued at concerts featuring music from the classical tradition. The cardinal principle at work is to let others listen to the music undisturbed. Instruments and voices are typically unamplified, the music is rich in detail, wide in dynamic range, and poetic in intent. Audiences want to hear everything.

As the music sounds, any noise louder than light breathing is best avoided. Experienced concertgoers try to suppress coughs and sneezes until a loud passage arrives, and muffle these with handkerchiefs. Electronic devices are turned off for the duration of the concert.

Classical Concert Etiquette

Concertgoers try to arrive and take seats before the music commences. Late arrivals wait until a break between pieces allows seating by an usher. Conversation at a concert or opera normally stops at the first entrance of the chamber ensemble, or that of a soloist, concertmaster or conductor.

Dress expectations for the audience are today rather informal in English-speaking countries. Audiences usually meet "smart casual standards, with some performance companies explicitly telling audiences to wear whatever makes them comfortable.[Hats are removed as they block others' view of the stage. Dress expectations may still be very formal for special events, events that are difficult to attend, that take place in traditional venues, or that take place in certain countries.