Leo’s teacher has asked him to create a timeline of the origins of different types of jazz music. Which order of genres would be MOST accurate?

Question

Group of answer choices

swing, hot jazz, Dixieland

hot jazz, swing, Dixieland

Dixieland jazz, swing, hot jazz

Dixieland jazz, hot jazz, swing

Answer 1

The most accurate order of genres in the origins of different types of jazz music is:

Dixieland jazz, hot jazz, swing.

Dixieland jazz originated in the early 20th century, primarily in New Orleans. Hot jazz emerged as a more rhythmic and improvisational form. Swing developed later in the 1930s and 1940s, characterized by its danceable rhythms and big band format.