Question numbers refer to individual songs, in order, on the cassette. There is no need to write at length on listening assignments. A page (at the most two) will do. Use musical terminology if you can, but at this point any terms will do as long as your meaning is clear. Typed or wordprocessed answers are preferred. Please put your name and social security number on your answer sheet(s).

The cassettes for this assignment are on reserve at the music listening desk on the fourth floor of Hunt Library. The cassettes will be available until 10:00 a.m. Monday (April 26) morning. All assignments are due at the start of class Monday morning. No Late papers will be accepted.

1. a) What is the first solo instrument in this song?
b) Describe using the correct musical terms some of the techniques used by the musicians. Describe at least three (3) and explain their importance.
c) What is the ensemble format: solo, jazz combo, big band, hair band, etc.

2. a) What ensemble format is the group playing this song?
b) Describe using the correct musical terms some of the techniques used by the musicians and the roles of the instruments.
c) In which period/era was this number recorded/composed?

3. a) What format is this ensemble playing this song?
b) What era does it represent?
c) Describe using the correct musical terms some of the techniques used by the musicians and the roles of the instruments.

4. a) In which period/era was this number recorded/composed?
b) What is the primary solo instrument?
c) Describe the phrasing used by the soloist, i.e., how does it sound and if it sounds like another instrument, which instrument?

5. a) What kind of song? Jazz, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Rock?
b) When was it recorded (approximate year)
c) Which style of music is it?
d) If you know the song, why is it important relative to other songs?

6. a) In which period/era was this number recorded/composed?
b) What style or movement does it reflect?