Which of the Following Is Not True About Jazz Music

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about jazz music in the 1920s?

• A) It was an innovative, truly American music form that captured the modernist spirit.
• B) It spread quickly via live performances, radio and recordings.
• C) To increase jazz's popularity, black musicians famously watered down standard tunes for a mass audience.
• D) Black musicians preserved authentic jazz and explored its full potential.
• E) It was embraced by black and white musicians, who helped popularize jazz.

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