Basie's piano style was most influenced by stride, but he became ...

[Davideckstein7]

Basie's piano style was most influenced by stride, but he became best known for his
 
  a. vibrant blues playing and boogie-woogie bass style
 b. ability to outline complicated harmonies in his melodies
 c. light touch, understated melodies, and well-placed chords
 d. relentless perfection as a bandleader

Question 2

When the bass is in root position for an Amen or plagal cadence, it ________ to the concluding chord.
 
  a. ascends by a major third
  b. falls by a fourth
  c. leaps by an octave
  d. descends by a fifth

[IAPPLET]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b

[Davideckstein7]

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