GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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What American musical form had its roots in Africa and Europe?
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Blues
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Jazz
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rap
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Jazz is characterized by swing and blue notes, complex chords, call and response vocals, polyrhythms and improvisation. Jazz has roots in European harmony and African rhythmic rituals. Late 19th century, New Orleans, U.S.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Blues has become the basis for nearly every form of American popular music over the past 100 years: jazz, R&B, rock, and hip-hop.
Detailed explanation-3: -From African music, jazz got its: rhythm and “feel” From European music, jazz got its: Musical improvisation came from both traditions.
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