American Music Through the Decades 1900-1950

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Ragtime (1900s & 1910s) Jazz Singers (1940s)

Jazz (1920s)

Swing (1930s) Rock and Roll (1950s)

Listening: For each of these listening examples, write down the style of music it represents. All answers are provided in the word bank. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Short Answer You may use the word bank to help you answer the following questions. 1. What style of music did Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Nat King Cole sing?

2. Name one rock and roller we learned about in this class.

3. True or False: Ragtime music is recognizable because of its ragged, off-beat rhythms.

4. Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman were leaders of big bands and played what style of music?

5. True or False: The Charleston was a popular dance from the 1920s.