What effect did the hiring of Louis Armstrong have on Fletcher Henderson's big band?
a) It made the band economically viable.
b) It galvanized the band's sound.
c) It introduced a hard-driving swing sound.
d) It diminished the role of Coleman Hawkins.
b
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Which best describes Bach's reputation after his death?
a) he largely was forgotten as a composer until the nineteenth century. b) his vocal music circulated in published editions throughout Europe. c) his sons performed his works regularly at well-attended memorial festivals. d) only his reputation as an improviser survived.
How do musicians keep their place while improvising?
a. They keep the tune's melody in their heads while playing. b. They disregard the form and structure of the tune. c. They tap their feet or move their bodies in time with the beat. d. They don't keep their place while improvising as it dampens their creativity.