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What are the three categories of instruments that make up a big band?
 
  a. Rhythm section, brass and saxophones
  b. Rhythm section, piano and guitar
  c. Strings, percussion, low brass
  d. Flutes, clarinets, strings

Question 2

Who were the three most prominent bassists of the swing era?
 
  a. Art Tatum, Cab Calloway and Freddie Green
  b. Fletcher Henderson, Count Basie and Benny Goodman
  c. Rex Stewart, Sid Catlett and Chu Berry
  d. Walter Page, Slam Stewart and Milt Hinton



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Answer to Question 1

a. Rhythm section, brass and saxophones

Answer to Question 2

d. Walter Page, Slam Stewart and Milt Hinton




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