41. The passage answers which of the following questions?
(A) which early jazz musicians most Influenced rhythm and blues music?
(B) What are the differences between jazz and other forms of music?
(C) Why Is dancing closely related to popular music in the United States?
(D) What Instruments comprised a typical jazz band of the 1920's?
42. Which of the following preceded jazz as a popular music for dancing?
(A) Disco
(B) Rock
(C) Rhythm and blues
(D)Ragtime
43. According to the passage, jazz musicians are able to demonstrate their individual artistry mainly by?
(A) creating musical variations while performing
(B) preparing musical arrangements
(C) reading music with great skill
(D) being able to play all types of popular music
44. Which of the following was the function of "get-off" musicians (line 16)?
(A) Assist the other band members in packing up after a performance
(B) Teach dance routines created for new music
(C) Lead the band
(D) Provide solo performances in a band or orchestra
45. The word "cohesion" in line 18 is closest in meaning to
(A) sorrow
(B) fame
(C) unity
(D) vibration
46. The word "initially" in line 20 is closest in meaning to
(A) at first
(B) shortly
(C) alphabetically
(D) in fact
47. The word "consciously" in line 21 is closest in meaning to
(A) carelessly
(B) easily
(C) periodically
(D) purposely
48. The word "unadorned" in line 24 is closest in meaning to
(A) lovely
(B) plain
(C) disorganized
(D) inexpensive
49. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?
(A) "improvisation" (line 6)
(B) "polyphony" (line 10)
(C) "cornet player"(line 11)
(D) "multichorus"(line 12)
50. The topic of the passage is developed primarily by means of
(A) dividing the discussion into two major areas
(B) presenting contrasting points of view
(C) providing biographies of famous musician
(D) describing historical events in sequence
