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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33476 Short Jazz
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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

Early jazz musicians were active in many cities and towns throughout the southern United States. It was New Orleans with its long tradition of African American can music that was the home of many fathers of jazz. After world war one, the musicians of New Orleans joined the general northward migration of African Americans. The first great national center of jazz was Chicago. From there, the music entered the mainstream and even gave its name to the decade of the nineteen twenties. Jazz blending African American folk roots with elements of popular music and European classical traditions has been called America.
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Option 2: "classical music"

Explanation: This option is correct because the text mentions that jazz blends 'African American folk roots with elements of popular music and European classical traditions.' This directly supports the idea that classical music is a significant influence on jazz.

Option 1: "pop music"

Explanation: While 'pop music' is a genre that blends various styles, the text specifically refers to 'European classical traditions' as part of jazz's influences. Therefore, 'pop music' does not accurately reflect the context of the sentence.

Option 3: "unique music"

Explanation: Although jazz can be considered unique, the term 'unique music' does not specify the influences mentioned in the text. The text emphasizes specific genres, making this option too vague and not aligned with the context.

Option 4: "national music"

Explanation: The term 'national music' is misleading in this context. While jazz became a significant part of American culture, the text does not refer to it as 'national music.' Instead, it highlights the blending of various musical traditions, making this option inaccurate.

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