The Jazz AgeThe Jazz Age

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Who 'created'

Jazz?

There wasn't really a single person who created jazz. There was actually many bands that played music similar to jazz. Some prominent figures during the creation of jazz include Scott Joplin (left) and William Krell. (right)

What is jazz? What is jazz? Jazz is a type of music of African American

origin characterized by improv, syncopation (the loss of sounds from a word) and usually a

forceful rhythm.

What instruments were used

particularly in jazz in the 20s?

What instruments were used

particularly in jazz in the 20s?

The clarinet, trumpet, trombone, pianos and saxophone are

instruments affiliated with jazz music.

What is the most commonly used Jazz instrument?

The piano. It’s definitely the most commonly known and used instrument in jazz, but it’s also the most expensive.

When was the jazz age?

The Jazz Age was in the 20's and ended with the start of The Great Depression. Jazz was a more upbeat style than most of the music that people listened to at the time. It occurred mostly in the United States, but also in Europe. (Wikipedia, 1)

Who was the most popular jazz player?Louis Armstrong was born on August

4, 1901 and died July 6, 1971. His nick names were Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz player in New

Orleans, Louisiana.He became famous in the 1920s as a

cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong's biggest influence on Jazz was changing group performances to more of a solo performance. "With his

instantly recognizable deep and distinctive gravelly voice, Armstrong

was also an influential singer, demonstrating great dexterity as an improviser, bending the lyrics and

melody of a song for expressive purposes. He was also greatly skilled

at scat singing (vocalizing using sounds and syllables instead of actual

lyrics)." (Wikipedia, 1)

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• It effected how people dressed. They wanted to dress like the jazz musicians.

• Also, the African-American race increased due to the music.

How did jazz effect people's lifestyles?

Who generally listened to jazz music?Pretty much everyone! It was wildly popular

amongst all ages in the 1920's.

What is the average number

of members a jazz band?

band?Most jazz players are solo artist due to

how they only used their names Represent the band

What race was jazz played by most?

Most jazz players were African American or caucasian.

Bibliography

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ask.com. February 2012. http://www.ask.com/answers/94585161/how-did-jazz-affect-our-culture

Wikipedia. July 24, 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Age>

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Wikipedia. July 24th, 2012. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_Age>