History Of Jazz And Classical Music

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The terms "Jazz" and "Jazz Band" first surfaced in the year 1900. Some say this occurred in New Orleans, although similar music was played at the same time in other places. The most prominent exponents of this early music, called Dixieland Jazz, included Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet...
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After World War I, Jazz music had evolved and was aided by the development of the recording industry. The small dance band ensemble grew into the larger orchestra known as the "Big Band". The music of the Big Bands became known as "Swing." Two of the more famous Swing band leaders were Tommy Dorsey and Harry James...
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Classical Period The Viennese School is the reason for some of today's most popular classical music. This school of composers started during the Classical Period1740-1825...	3 / 830
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Classical Music The music of this era began with a pre-classical, somewhat transitional music style called Rococo which was a reaction to the rigidity and seriousness of Baroque music...	3 / 666
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Compare and Contrast: Classical VS Modern Music Music wouldn't truly have a purpose with out its audiences. In the 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th century's music inspired writers, philosophers, aristocrats and other thinkers of the time...	2 / 485
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