Question

select the correct answer.
what aspect defined the free jazz movement?
a. heavy emphasis on arrangement
b. an expanded rhythms section
c. the use of syncopation and blue notes
d. complex and creative improvisation
e. a break from convention

Explanation:

Free jazz is defined by its rejection of traditional jazz conventions like fixed chord progressions, time signatures, and structured arrangements, prioritizing unrestricted expression. Other options describe traits of earlier jazz styles: arranged focus (swing), expanded rhythms (hard bop), syncopation/blue notes (early jazz/blues), and while improvisation exists in free jazz, the defining core is breaking convention entirely.

Answer:

E. a break from convention