Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bebop melody lines?

Collective improvisation is

a. when a group of musicians improvise at the same time. b. a rhythmic concept unique to ragtime and Early jazz. c. generally as aspect of solo performances. d. a characteristic of the earliest forms of the blues.

What aspect of New Orleans was unique among American cities of the 19th century?

a) Its love of classical music b) Its residential patterns c) The presence of many ethnic groups d) The centrality of religion