Famous Ragtime compositions of Aufderheide were:

Thriller Rag, Richmond Rag and Novelty Rag

Joplins ragtime piano pieces were easy to publish but he had a hard time:

Getting financial backing for more significant work.

How did Joplins music begin to grow popular with classically trained musicians?

He used western forms of waltzes/marches with african rhythm

May went to finishing school. What is that?

A private school that prepared girls for high society.

How did Scott Joplin get started with the piano?

By using the piano at the house his mother cleaned.

Once he moved to NYC he teamed up with Joe Stark to create:

A publishing business in Tin Pan Alley.

What does ragtime mean?

'ragged' or off the beat time. Came from work songs/gospel.

Why did Joplin enroll at George R Smith College?

To learn how to notate his music so it could be published.

What is May Aufderheide's contribution to Jazz History?

She was the most famous female ragtime composer.

May Aufderheide was a famous:

Female Composer of Ragtime Music

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1
What instrument did May and Scott's father have in common?
The Guitar
The Piano
The Violin
The Banjo
2
Famous Ragtime compositions of Aufderheide were:
American Rag, Society Rag and German Rag
Thriller Rag, Billie Jean Rag and Beat It Rag
Thriller Rag, Richmond Rag and Novelty Rag
Dusty Rag, Dish Rag and Horse Rag
3
What Publishing Company published May's compositions?
Boosey and Hawkes
Alfred Publishing
J.H Aufderheide&Co Publishing
Tin Pan Alley
4
Besides the piano what other music did Scott Joplin write?
Symphonies
Opera and Ballet
Opera and Marches
Marches and Ballet
5
Joplins ragtime piano pieces were easy to publish but he had a hard time:
Convincing publishers he could write for anything but piano.
Saving money to move to a bigger city.
Getting financial backing for more significant work.
Overcoming an illness that shortened his career.
6
Scott Joplin was important to the future of Jazz because:
He laid the groundwork for jazz by using western form.
He combined African American Melodies/Rhythm with classical.
He opened the doors for other black musicians.
All of the above.
7
How did Joplins music begin to grow popular with classically trained musicians?
Joplin copied his music and submitted it to publishers.
He used western forms of waltzes/marches with african rhythm
He gave composition lessons to emerging composers.
Otis Saunders attended a concert he gave.
8
May went to finishing school. What is that?
A private school that taught music.
A 1920's parochial school.
A private school that prepared girls for high society.
A 1920's public school.
9
I want a Patriotic Girl, You and Me in the Summertime and I want a real Lovin Man were this:
Ballets
Minstrel Shows
Pop Songs
Vaudeville Shows
10
How did Scott Joplin get started with the piano?
At public school.
He took formal lessons when he was 3 years old.
At finishing school.
By using the piano at the house his mother cleaned.
11
Scott grew up in Sedalia, Missouri what tributes exist in his memory?
The town calls itself the 'cradle of ragtime'.
He has a museum that features his music.
Answer 2&4
An annual festival: Scott Joplin Ragtime Music Festival.
12
Once he moved to NYC he teamed up with Joe Stark to create:
His first Opera
A publishing business in Tin Pan Alley.
A 5 piece Jazz Band.
His first Ballet
13
She learned piano from her
aunt
father
Scott Joplin
friend
14
Treemonisha was Joplins
Composition that made the most money.
Opera
Final Piano Piece
Nickname for his piano.
15
What does ragtime mean?
Music for the poorly dressed
Music for servants when they were cleaning.
Music to help people with anger.
'ragged' or off the beat time. Came from work songs/gospel.
16
Why did Joplin enroll at George R Smith College?
To be a piano instructor so he could earn a living.
To learn how to sing opera so that he could compose that too
To learn how to notate his music so it could be published.
To learn other instruments besides the piano.
17
Treemonisha was finally performed for the public
After he sold 100 tickets himself.
After it was turned down by several Opera houses.
After he got married.
After his death.
18
What is May Aufderheide's contribution to Jazz History?
She was the most famous female ragtime composer.
She used music to fight for African American rights.
She inspired other female composers.
She pioneered Ragtime before Scott Joplin.
19
May Aufderheide was a famous:
Female composer of Opera Music.
Female Composer of Ragtime Music
Female Composer of Opera Music.
German
20
His composition "Maple Leaf Rag" earned him what designation?
Ragtime Ambassador
Prince Ragtime
King of Ragtime writers.
Papa Ragtime

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