19 American Music Appreciation Questions

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1.

One of Benny Goodman's most famous pieces was “Take My Hand Precious Lord.”

2.

Benny Goodman was a clarinetist, bandleader and jazz musician, who was known as the “King of Swing.”

3.

_ created the first black gospel publishing company and was the founder of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses.

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4.

Where did Thomas A. Dorsey study theory and piano?

5.

In Chicago, Benny Goodmanbegan to write gospel music after heattended the National Baptist Convention and heard the religious hymns.

6.

Thomas A. Dorsey, after two nervous breakdowns, decided to dedicate himself to __.

7.

Which of the following sentences corresponds to Thomas A. Dorsey's music career. Identify all that apply.

8.

Which of the following sentences corresponds to Benny Goodman`s music career? Select all that apply.

9.

As a clarinetist,Thomas A.Dorsey explored the harmony of the clarinet using its entire range.

10.

Which of the following bands performed the first jazz concert at Carnegie Hall in 1938? Select all that apply.

11.

As a jazz clarinetist, Benny Goodman took the instrument to unprecedented heights, influencing both jazz and classical clarinet playing.

12.

Which of the following classical music composer wrote music forBenny Goodman? Select all that apply.

13.

Zoltán Kodálycomposed a Clarinet Concert forBenny Goodmanwhich the Philadelphia Orchestra premiered with Eugene Ormandy conducting and Goodman on the clarinet.

14.

Which of the following musicians were included in Goodman's Band? Select all that apply:

15.

The words used inThomas A. Dorsey gospel's compositionswere about hope and affirmation.

16.

Which of the following stars has performedThomas A. Dorsey's song,“Take My Hand Precious Lord” ? Select all that apply.

17.

Which of the following gospel songs were written byThomas A. Dorsey? Select all that apply.

18.

_'s musical career began with his playing for parties under the name of “Barrelhouse Tom” or “Georgia Tom.”

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19.

At the age of 14, _ was part of a band with Bix Beiderbecke.

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