Creator of some of the world's most endearing melodies, Stephen Foster was born into a musically sophisticated society and became a highly trained composer.

What was the nickname given to the Count Basie rhythm section that represented its collective approach to playing time?

a) Collective Rhythm Section b) All American Rhythm Section c) Sonic Force d) Sons of Happy Feet

In Jean-Honoré Fragonard's Happy Accidents of the Swing, all of the following are characteristics of the Rococo and depicted in the painting except __________

a. a subject of frivolity b. a soft, pastel palette c. classically inspired facial features d. lacy, delicate brushwork e. soft lighting