Chapter 4: I Got Rhythm

2. The introduction or opening part of a song, often setting the emotional tone or context.
3. A venue in Harlem where many jazz musicians performed in the 1920s.
4. A famous jazz trumpet player who became a leading figure in the development of jazz.
6. One of the most popular crooners of the 20th century, known for his smooth voice and dynamic singing.
8. This singer, known as the "Empress of the Blues," was a major star in the 1920s.
10. She was a famous singer in the 1920s and 1930s, known for her rendition of 'Deed I Do.
11. The term for music publishing companies in New York that produced popular songs in the early 20th century.
12. This entertainer billed himself as the "World's Greatest Entertainer" and starred in The Jazz Singer.
14. The genre of music that became popular in the 1920s, characterized by improvisation and syncopation.
15. A technological device that allowed people to listen to recorded music at home.

1. A famous songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most productive and creative of the Tin Pan Alley composers, known for songs like White Christmas.
5. This composer blended jazz with classical music in his famous piece Rhapsody in Blue.
7. The section of a song that provides contrast to the main melody, often introducing new music and lyrics.
9. A repeating part of a song, usually featuring the title lyric, often considered the main "hook."
13. Songs that have remained in circulation and popularity for many years, often performed by many artists.