Jazz Music

Ragtime

an American popular musical style for piano that originated in the Afro-American communities
contains regular meters

Scott Japlin

King of Ragtime

Big Band

a large ensemble form originating in the US
relied heavily of percussion, wind, rhythm, and brass instruments, and lyrical string sections

Bebop/Bop

musical style of modern jazz that emerged during the WWII
characterized by a fast tempo, instrumental virtuosity, and improvisation

Jazz Rock

a mix of funk and R&B (rhythm and blues) rhythms
music used amplification and electronic effects, complex time signatures, and extended instrumental compositions