1
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When was the swing era?
A
1935-45
2
Q
What were the characteristics of swing
A
Syncopated rhythms, varying degrees of improvisation, often deliberate deviations of pitch
3
Q
What does swing sound like?
A
Offbeat, syncopated, has a bounce to it, triplet feeling, almost attack each note
4
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Important figures in swing?
A
Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong
5
Q
What were the new song forms made in Jazz?
A
AABA, Tin Pan Alley
6
Q
How did the structure change?
A
Polyphony to homophony
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