What term describes Brubeck's fusion of classical music and jazz?
Second wave
Third stream
New frontier
Classical jazz
Answer
Third stream is a term coined by composer Gunther Schuller to describe the fusion of classical music and jazz. It emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, pioneered by musicians like Dave Brubeck and Gil Evans. Third stream compositions often incorporate elements from both genres, such as classical harmonies and structures with jazz improvisation and rhythms.
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