First Jazz Record of 1917
Chapter 1

The year of revolutions and new rules

Chapter 2

The soundtrack of a changing society

Chapter 3

Silver screens and silent laughter

Chapter 4

Words and art that broke the rules

YOUR GOAL

Master of How the world remixed itself in 1917

Ch 2 · The soundtrack of a changing society
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schopenhauer The rise of tango music in the city of Buenos Aires.

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They pressed a brand new sound in seventeen—(Oh-oh, in seventeen!) The first jazz record hit the scene—(Yeah, hit the scene!)

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schopenhauer Musicians in New York City create the first jazz recording in history.

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The tango takes over Buenos Aires

schopenhauer In 1917, singer Carlos Gardel recorded 'Mi noche triste,' transforming the tango from a dance into a vocal storytelling art.

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The rise of classic blues in the American South

schopenhauer Early blues artists began recording and touring, laying the groundwork for modern American popular music.

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1917 Radio Play (No radio in 191
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schopenhauer Sort 1917 media trivia to discover how people stayed entertained before radio existed.

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Fun Fact

First jazz record: The musicians imitated animal noises on their instruments because they thought it would help the record sell better.

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Glossary
jazz (noun)
A music genre of African American origin characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and forceful rhythm. The Original Dixieland Jass Band recorded the first commercial record in this genre in February 1917.

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Gossip

Which 1917 music style would you play on repeat?

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Quiz

What was the title of the first recorded jazz song, released by the Original Dixieland Jass Band in 1917?

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schopenhauer The rise of classic blues music in the American South.

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Which French composer wrote the unusual, typewriter-infused score for the 1917 ballet 'Parade'?

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schopenhauer Erik Satie and Pablo Picasso break classical music traditions.

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Quiz

In which American city did the Original Dixieland Jass Band record the first-ever jazz record?

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Which Argentine singer recorded the landmark tango song 'Mi noche triste' in 1917?

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Which French writer coined the word 'surrealism' in the program notes for the 1917 ballet 'Parade'?

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Which blues pioneer published influential sheet music in 1917 that popularized Southern blues in US cities?

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What new style of dramatic vocal tango did Carlos Gardel's 1917 recording introduce?

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The 1917 avant-garde ballet 'Parade' featured costumes designed by which famous Spanish artist?

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