Swing Dance Music

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What is the typical tempo of swing dance music?

  1. 120-130 beats per minute

  2. 140-150 beats per minute

  3. 160-170 beats per minute

  4. 180-190 beats per minute


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Swing dance music typically has a tempo of 120-130 beats per minute, which is fast enough to be lively and energetic, but not so fast that it is difficult to dance to.

Which instrument is most commonly associated with swing dance music?

  1. Piano

  2. Trumpet

  3. Saxophone

  4. Drums


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The saxophone is the most commonly associated instrument with swing dance music. It is known for its rich, warm tone and its ability to create a lively and energetic sound.

What is the name of the basic rhythm pattern used in swing dance music?

  1. The Charleston

  2. The Lindy Hop

  3. The Jitterbug

  4. The Shimmy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Charleston is the basic rhythm pattern used in swing dance music. It is a syncopated rhythm that is characterized by a quick, upbeat tempo.

Which of the following is not a common type of swing dance?

  1. Lindy Hop

  2. Jitterbug

  3. East Coast Swing

  4. Waltz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Waltz is not a common type of swing dance. Swing dances are typically characterized by a fast, upbeat tempo and a syncopated rhythm, while waltzes are characterized by a slower, more graceful tempo and a triple meter.

What is the name of the dance move in which the dancers swing their partners around in a circle?

  1. The Lindy Circle

  2. The Jitterbug Spin

  3. The East Coast Swing Circle

  4. The Shimmy Circle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Circle is a dance move in which the dancers swing their partners around in a circle. It is a popular move in Lindy Hop and other swing dances.

Which of the following is not a common instrument used in swing dance music?

  1. Piano

  2. Trumpet

  3. Saxophone

  4. Violin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Violin is not a common instrument used in swing dance music. Swing dance music is typically characterized by the use of brass instruments, such as trumpets and saxophones, and rhythm instruments, such as drums and piano.

What is the name of the dance move in which the dancers swing their partners from side to side?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The East Coast Swing

  4. The Shimmy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Hop is a dance move in which the dancers swing their partners from side to side. It is a popular move in Lindy Hop and other swing dances.

Which of the following is not a common element of swing dance music?

  1. Syncopated rhythm

  2. Fast tempo

  3. Improvisation

  4. Call and response


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Call and response is not a common element of swing dance music. Swing dance music is typically characterized by a syncopated rhythm, a fast tempo, and improvisation.

What is the name of the dance move in which the dancers swing their partners up and down?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The East Coast Swing

  4. The Shimmy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Jitterbug is a dance move in which the dancers swing their partners up and down. It is a popular move in Jitterbug and other swing dances.

Which of the following is not a common venue for swing dance music?

  1. Dance clubs

  2. Ballrooms

  3. Jazz clubs

  4. Concerts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Concerts are not a common venue for swing dance music. Swing dance music is typically played in dance clubs, ballrooms, and jazz clubs.

What is the name of the dance move in which the dancers swing their partners around in a circle while holding hands?

  1. The Lindy Circle

  2. The Jitterbug Spin

  3. The East Coast Swing Circle

  4. The Shimmy Circle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lindy Circle is a dance move in which the dancers swing their partners around in a circle while holding hands. It is a popular move in Lindy Hop and other swing dances.

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of swing dance music?

  1. Syncopated rhythm

  2. Fast tempo

  3. Improvisation

  4. Smooth melody


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Smooth melody is not a common characteristic of swing dance music. Swing dance music is typically characterized by a syncopated rhythm, a fast tempo, and improvisation.

What is the name of the dance move in which the dancers swing their partners from side to side while holding hands?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The East Coast Swing

  4. The Shimmy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The East Coast Swing is a dance move in which the dancers swing their partners from side to side while holding hands. It is a popular move in East Coast Swing and other swing dances.

Which of the following is not a common instrument used in swing dance music?

  1. Piano

  2. Trumpet

  3. Saxophone

  4. Guitar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guitar is not a common instrument used in swing dance music. Swing dance music is typically characterized by the use of brass instruments, such as trumpets and saxophones, and rhythm instruments, such as drums and piano.

What is the name of the dance move in which the dancers swing their partners up and down while holding hands?

  1. The Lindy Hop

  2. The Jitterbug

  3. The East Coast Swing

  4. The Shimmy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Shimmy is a dance move in which the dancers swing their partners up and down while holding hands. It is a popular move in Shimmy and other swing dances.

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