A vocal improvisation with wordless vocables, nonsense syllables or without words at all

Making up a musical idea on the spot.

A type of bass line found in Jazz where the string bass player walks up and down the notes of the chords and/or scales one at a time.

When a player performs the melody line on their own.

A short, catchy, and repeated melodic phrase.

A chord progression that lasts 12 bars and typically uses three chords. Associated with blues music.

The words and melody repeat.

The melody repeats but the lyrics change.

The main tune of the piece.

All of the parts that 'accompany' the main melody.

Music that grew out of rhythm and blues and that became popular in the 1950s.

Music created using everyday items and junk.

Three notes played at the same time.

A chord