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Swing and big band are related. Although there were some small groups that were definitely swing bands, they mirrored the style and most of the arrangements of the big bands. However big bands also played dance music and ballads that weren't really swing tunes even though they used the same instrumentation.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoSwing is a style of music derived from "purer" jazz, emphasizing a danceable beat and solo performances withing a broader written orchestration.
A big band is a jazz orchestra composed of anywhere from 10 to 25 musicians, with 14-18 being the usual complement.
Big bands most frequently perform Swing Music because it's arranged for
an ensemble who perform the melody while individual musicians take ad-lib solos during the piece.
However swing can be performed by any group - a combo, even a vocal group such as Manhattan Transfer. Similarly big bands can perform many different styles of music ranging from slow-dance ballads to some classical pieces and modern jazz intended for listening rather than dancing.
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∙ 7y agoIt's a style of Jazz Music, especially popular in the 1930s and '40s. A full band usually consisted of five saxophones, four trombones, four trumpets, plus a piano, bass, guitar, and drum set.
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Which element of swing music remains a mystery to the musicians quoted in the article?
an accurate description of music played during the big band ear
What music era was duke ellington from?
Swing Era. Specifically, known for his big band although a fine pianist.
What kind of instruments did Duke Ellington Play?
He wrote JAZZ Music but is known for Swing/Big Band
Name 3 popular forms of jazz music?
Three popular forms of jazz are: big band swing, latin, and bebop. Hope that helps! Best wishes.
What are the key features of 1920s and 1930s music?
I would consider the key features to be that Jazz really got started and became popular during prohibition and then in the 30's, Big Band music took Jazz to an upbeat and swing style that was great to dance to. Glen Miller was one of the great Big Band leaders of that time
What was the music like during World War 2?
Big Band swing.
What style of music did Tommy Dorsey play?
Swing and big-band jazz
What type of music is Les Brown known for?
Les Brown is best known for Big Band music. His music would generally be described as Swing or Easy Listening but is most recognizably Big Band, his band were called the Band of Renown.
What kind of music did thomas dorsey play?
Tommy Dorsey's music was from the Big Band era. Played mostly swing music.
What music did the 1940s people listen to?
Swing and Big Band Jazz was the POPular music of the day.. ( Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, etc )
Which element of swing music remains a mystery to the musicians quoted in the article?
an accurate description of music played during the big band ear
What music era was duke ellington from?
Swing Era. Specifically, known for his big band although a fine pianist.
What was a popular form of entertainment for the Americans at home during world war 2?
big band/swing music
Dancing before Elvis music?
In the 1940s and 1950s, swing music, also called big band was popular. It was similar to jazz, but with more danceable rhythms.
Is swing considered to be big band music?
Swing is a music style that can be played or sung by many different musicians ranging from vocal groups to instrumental trios to big bands. Big bands tended to play a lot of swing because the two were almost designed for each other. Big bands had enough musicians to play complex, danceable arrangements with a jazz feel.
What is one reason Big Bands'' of the 1940s died out?
They really haven't died out. The music is still played and is used often as film music. Modern bands still play it too and today it is called "swing." The band Cherry Popin Daddies " is one swing band. Look and you will find it.
What songs can you dance jitterbug to?
More than one type of music influenced the Jitterbug. Swing, jazz, and ragtime music all had a part in the influence of the Jitterbug.
