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Match each of the following jazz performance techniques with its definition.

1. syncopation 2. blue note 3. improvisation 4. accent

a flatted tone on the third, fifth, or seventh step of a major scale.

melodies or rhythms created on the spot.

rhythmic emphasis on notes that fall off the beat or notes held across the beat.

rhythmic emphasis occurring in unexpected places, such as on the second and fourth beats.

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Answer:

A) Blue Note (2)

B) Improvisation (3)

C) Syncopation (1)

D) Accent (4)

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Just took the test, i used the answers from the previous answer that is on here and i missed it. Retook it and changed things around and I got 100% on this question with what i put above. Hope this helps!

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To match the given words to their respective definitions:A syncopation is a rhythmic emphasis occurring in unexpected places, such as on the second and fourth beats.A blue note is a flatted tone on the third, fifth, or seventh step of a major scale. Improvisation is melodies or rhythms created on the spot. An accent is a rhythmic emphasis on notes that fall off the beat or notes held across the beat. 
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