Author Question: The Thad JonesMel Lewis band was known as a rehearsal band, which meant that a. they rehearsed ... (Read 42 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

The Thad JonesMel Lewis band was known as a rehearsal band, which meant that

a. they rehearsed constantly, performing for the public only rarely
b. they met only in recording studios, never performing publicly
c. they were primarily a backup band for well-known singers like Frank Sinatra
d. they met once a week to play through new arrangements at jazz clubs, rather than touring as a group

Question 2

What is a compound melody?

a. When one theme simultaneously suggests at least two melodic strands.
b. When a melody is played in imitation by several voices with each entrancestarting before the previous voice concludes its statement.
c. When the sounds of two voices are staggered by the careful placement ofrests, combining to create one melodic line.
d. When multiple pre-existent tunes are brought together and sound at thesame time or in immediate succession.