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Swing and big band are related. Although there were some small groups that were definitely swing bands, they mirrored the style and most of the arrangements of the big bands. However big bands also played dance music and ballads that weren't really swing tunes even though they used the same instrumentation.
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Which element of swing music remains a mystery to the musicians quoted in the article?
an accurate description of music played during the big band ear
What music era was duke ellington from?
Swing Era. Specifically, known for his big band although a fine pianist.
What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
Name 3 popular forms of jazz music?
Three popular forms of jazz are: big band swing, latin, and bebop. Hope that helps! Best wishes.
Modal jazz was much more popular than swing big band music.?
Modal jazz emerged in the late 1950s and gained popularity for its innovative approach to harmony and improvisation, emphasizing modes rather than traditional chord progressions. While it attracted a dedicated following and influenced many musicians, swing big band music dominated the jazz scene during the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by its lively rhythms and large ensembles. The two styles represent different eras in jazz history, with swing enjoying broader mainstream appeal, while modal jazz is celebrated for its artistic depth and complexity. Ultimately, modal jazz was influential but did not surpass the popularity of swing big band music in its heyday.
What was the music like during World War 2?
Big Band swing.
What style of music did Tommy Dorsey play?
Swing and big-band jazz
What type of music is Les Brown known for?
Les Brown is best known for Big Band music. His music would generally be described as Swing or Easy Listening but is most recognizably Big Band, his band were called the Band of Renown.
What kind of music did thomas dorsey play?
Tommy Dorsey's music was from the Big Band era. Played mostly swing music.
Which element of swing music remains a mystery to the musicians quoted in the article?
an accurate description of music played during the big band ear
What music did the 1940s people listen to?
Swing and Big Band Jazz was the POPular music of the day.. ( Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, etc )
What was a popular form of entertainment for the Americans at home during world war 2?
big band/swing music
What music era was duke ellington from?
Swing Era. Specifically, known for his big band although a fine pianist.
Dancing before Elvis music?
In the 1940s and 1950s, swing music, also called big band was popular. It was similar to jazz, but with more danceable rhythms.
Is swing considered to be big band music?
Swing is a music style that can be played or sung by many different musicians ranging from vocal groups to instrumental trios to big bands. Big bands tended to play a lot of swing because the two were almost designed for each other. Big bands had enough musicians to play complex, danceable arrangements with a jazz feel.
What is one reason Big Bands'' of the 1940s died out?
They really haven't died out. The music is still played and is used often as film music. Modern bands still play it too and today it is called "swing." The band Cherry Popin Daddies " is one swing band. Look and you will find it.
What songs can you dance jitterbug to?
More than one type of music influenced the Jitterbug. Swing, jazz, and ragtime music all had a part in the influence of the Jitterbug.
