Chapter 4: I Got Rhythm

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  1. 2. This composer, born into a wealthy family, studied classical music at elite institutions like Yale and Harvard but became famous for his sophisticated, witty Tin Pan Alley songs.
  2. 4. This singer, known as the "Empress of the Blues," was a major star in the 1920s.
  3. 6. The lyricist who collaborated with his brother George on many popular songs, including I Got Rhythm and Porgy and Bess.
  4. 7. A famous jazz trumpet player who became a leading figure in the development of jazz.
  5. 8. A repeating part of a song, usually featuring the title lyric, often considered the main "hook."
  6. 10. 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.
  7. 12. A singing style that developed with the invention of the electric microphone, known for its soft, intimate delivery
  8. 14. She was a famous singer in the 1920s and 1930s, known for her rendition of 'Deed I Do.
  9. 16. One of the most successful crooners of the 1920s, known for his recording of My Blue Heaven.
  10. 17. The term for music publishing companies in New York that produced popular songs in the early 20th century.
  11. 18. One of the most popular crooners of the 20th century, known for his smooth voice and dynamic singing.
  12. 19. This composer blended jazz with classical music in his famous piece Rhapsody in Blue.
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  1. 1. The introduction or opening part of a song, often setting the emotional tone or context.
  2. 3. This composer collaborated with lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II, producing some of the finest songs of the Tin Pan Alley era and beyond.
  3. 5. Songs that have remained in circulation and popularity for many years, often performed by many artists.
  4. 9. This entertainer billed himself as the "World's Greatest Entertainer" and starred in The Jazz Singer.
  5. 11. The section of a song that provides contrast to the main melody, often introducing new music and lyrics.
  6. 13. A venue in Harlem where many jazz musicians performed in the 1920s.
  7. 15. A technological device that allowed people to listen to recorded music at home.