IELTSCompréhension oraleEntraînement47

The answer is late 1800s. The script states that Ragtime originated in the southern U.S. in the late 1800s, which directly answers the first question regarding the dates of Ragtime.

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Ragtime. This is often referred to as the original jazz style. Originating in the southern U.S. in the late 1800s, this style was developed basically for the piano.

The answer is African dance. The script describes Ragtime’s rhythm as vibrant and lively, 'often being associated with African dance,' making it clear what Ragtime is linked to.

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Ragtime is easy to recognise. The rhythm is vibrant and lively, often being associated with African dance.

The answer is publisher and musician. The script says, 'An early publisher and musician of ragtime compositions was Scott Joplin,' clearly stating his role.

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An early publisher and musician of ragtime compositions was Scott Joplin. He dates back to 1899.

The answer is early 20th century. The script specifies that 'in the early 20th century, blues singers appeared on the jazz scene,' which indicates the date for The Blues.

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In the early 20th century, blues singers appeared on the jazz scene, expressing the emotions of the African American community.

The answer is one musical arrangement. The script notes that Dixieland 'combines the blues tradition, ragtime, and the brass band into one musical arrangement.'

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It is one of our most important jazz styles and combines the blues tradition, ragtime, and the brass band into one musical arrangement.

The answer is singer. The script states that 'most of the time Dixieland was played without a singer,' identifying what was usually not included.

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Most of the time Dixieland was played without a singer.

The answer is Big Band. The script says, 'Following the rise and popularity of Dixieland jazz, came the beginning of the Big Band.' This refers to the type of jazz being described for this part of the table.

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Following the rise and popularity of Dixieland jazz, came the beginning of the Big Band.

The answer is swing music. The script clearly states, 'All of the jazz instruments came together to create what became known as 'swing' music.'

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All of the jazz instruments came together to create what became known as 'swing' music, which was a high-energy jazz style that packed the dance floors.

The answer is ten or more. The script asserts, 'There were usually ten or more players,' directly answering how many players were usually in a Big Band.

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There were usually ten or more players. Big band leaders at the height of this movement included Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington.

The answer is complicated melodies. The script describes Bebop as a style that 'featured complicated melodies and was basically not very suitable for dancing.'

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The style featured complicated melodies and was basically not very suitable for dancing.

The answer is new and old. The script states Free Jazz 'used a wide range of new and old instruments,' which directly supports the answer for the types of instruments used in this style.

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Free jazz was very much experimental and unique and used a wide range of new and old instruments.