Jazz Instruments

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Objective

I can name common instruments used in jazz music.

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Warm-up video

The Kiddie Jazz Club · 6:14

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The three primary components of jazz instruments are the rhythm section, the horn section, and vocalists.

  2. 2

    The foundational instruments of the rhythm section are drums, bass, and piano.

  3. 3

    Commonly used brass instruments in the horn section are the trumpet, trombone, and tuba.

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Practice

3 questions

1

Which of the following instruments is part of the rhythm section in jazz music?

2

Which of these instruments is a brass instrument commonly used in jazz?

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Exit ticket

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Name three instruments that are part of the rhythm section in jazz music.

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