For Reading Assignment 1, read :

The uploaded chapter on Musical Elements Reading for RA 1.

Upload a Word document which will contain your  definitions for  (in your own words, do not copy word for word or copy and paste from an online source)

1. improvisation

  chord progression

  lead sheet

  fake book

  form

  riff

  trading fours

 jazz standard

  syncopation

  dissonance

2. Define the instruments of the jazz rhythm section

3. Explain the role of the soloist:

4. Define melody, harmony and rhythm