Week 1: Music History B—1920’s
Eventually, the classical and neoclassical sounds of music were rivaled by popular new
forms such as swing, folk, and jazz. Jazz is considered the genre of music to truly
blossom in and captivate the 1920’s.
Go to the following link: http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/1920's_America.htm and
read about what was happening in America during the Jazzy 1920’s. Take note while
reading, and be prepared to answer the following questions:
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Describe what a ‘flapper’ is.
What was the first ‘talkie’ movie and when did it come out?
How would you describe the overall attitude of the 1920’s? How did the music
fit into this attitude?
Look up one of the following three musical artists: Fats Waller, Louis
Armstrong, and Benny Goodman. Name three songs for which the artist of your
choice is famous, and describe what the song is about, and how that would have
fit in with the ‘Roaring 20’s.’