Which statement best describes the role of the swing era drummer? ...

[s.tung]

Which statement best describes the role of the swing era drummer?
 
  a. They provided dramatic and bold responses to the brass and saxophone parts
 b. They made the beat obvious for dancers and provided swing feel for the band
 c. They created a separate line of rhythmic activity from the horns
  d. They played provocative rhythms to interact with soloists

Question 2

According to the text, one's first encounter with music they've heard defined as jazz
 
  a. can influence one's perception of what jazz is.
  b. should be the only style one ever listens to.
  c. is always an accurate reflection of jazz music.
  d. often isn't jazz at all.

[ky860224]

Answer to Question 1

b. They made the beat obvious for dancers and provided swing
feel for the band

Answer to Question 2

a

[s.tung]

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