Which best describes the role of the jazz drummer's ride cymbal?
a. It provides explosive interjections to the soloist's improvisations
b. It is used to play rhythms that provide regular pulse and swing feeling
c. It is used only for drum solos
d. It is used to play on beats 2 and 4
Question 2
What does comping refer to?
a. Improvised, syncopated chord accompaniment played behind soloists
b. Preset, repeating piano patterns played behind soloists
c. Improvised drum solos
d. The bassist playing one note per beat