- What are your thoughts on Bop music? Particularly how it compares to music of the previous jazz eras you have studied in previous modules. Such as the Swing Era.
- In short description form, detail and describe bop music. Be detailed in your answer. Your answer should be at least a paragraph in length.
- Describe the work of Charlie Parker in the bop era. Again, at least a paragraph in length.
- Listen to Charlie Parker’s track: “Now’s the Time.”
In an analysis of at least two paragraphs, detail the music. Be sure to use terms. Terms are: melody, harmony and rhythm, improvisation, chord progression, lead sheet, fake book, form, riff, trading fours, jazz standard, syncopation, dissonance
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