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kwoodring

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Define what is meant by a jazz standard. Where were the tunes generally drawn from and how were they performed?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which composition has a text written by Lorenzo de' Medici (the Magnificent) and represents the improvised tradition of the carnival song?
 
  A) Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen
  B) El grillo  bon cantore
  C) Sian galanti di Valenza
  D) Gies, sommo conforto



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Answer to Question 1

Standards were usually borrowed from popular songs and could be played instrumentally or sung by a vocalist.

Answer to Question 2

C



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