Asked by MyJournie Fantroy on Sep 30, 2024
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Which of the following statements about jazz is LEAST accurate?
A) It was reviled by many middle-class blacks who worried about its association with "primitivism" and sexuality.
B) For many Americans,black and white,its rhythms and spontaneity came to define the 1920s.
C) Its evolution followed the path of and depended on the Great Migration out of the South.
D) It was the first black musical style to develop entirely in the North with little contribution from southern black musicians.
Primitivism
An art movement or cultural attitude that idealizes primitive or archaic societies and the perceived innate values associated with them, often in contrast to modern complexities.
Great Migration
A period during the early 20th century where millions of African Americans moved from the rural South to urban areas in the North and West of the United States seeking better economic opportunities and escaping racial segregation.
Middle-Class Blacks
African Americans belonging to the middle socioeconomic group, often focusing on economic and educational aspirations.
- Understand key themes and personalities in the emergence and popularization of jazz in the early 20th century.
- Describe the relationship between African American art forms like jazz and blues with broader cultural and social movements.
Verified Answer
DK
Deepti Kaushalabout 4 hours ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Jazz has deep roots in the musical traditions of the American South, particularly those of African American communities. It was significantly influenced by southern black musicians and styles, contrary to the claim in option D that it developed entirely in the North with little southern contribution.
Learning Objectives
- Understand key themes and personalities in the emergence and popularization of jazz in the early 20th century.
- Describe the relationship between African American art forms like jazz and blues with broader cultural and social movements.