What style is the composition “Bird Gets the Worm” based on?
Bebop
Modal jazz
Salsa
Rhythm and blues
Answer
Bebop is a style of jazz that emerged in the mid-1940s, primarily in New York City. It is characterized by fast tempos, complex chord progressions, and improvisational solos. Bebop musicians often used syncopated rhythms and intricate melodies to create a sense of urgency and excitement.
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