New Orleans regulatory codes (Jim Crow laws) passed in the South.
Polyphony
two or more melodies occurring simultaneously; a counterpoint
Pentatonic scale
a five note scale (1-2-3-5-6) commonly used in folk music from different cultures.
Boogie-woogie
a style of music deeply rooted in the blues instead of evolving out of a ragtime, or a European tradition.
Gig
a jazz performance
Backbeat
beats two and four of each measure. The backbeats are usually accented in swing rhythm.
Reharmonization
the process of inserting new chords into the existing chord progression of an established tune; chord substitution. Used by pianist Art Tatum in 1930's and bop musicians in 40's.
Riff
short melodic phrase or melody, or a short phrase in an improvised solo. Syn: line, lick, or motif.
Minton's Playhouse
a jazz club in NYC that served as a gathering spot after hours for swing jazz musicians to perform the new style of bop
