over a “rhythm” section
English translation: solo instruments with the bass and drums establishing the rhythm and bass line
| 08:10 Jun 25, 2009 |
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polyphonic improvisation *instead of* relying on the bass and drums, the rhythm section Explanation: The 'rhythm section' of a jazz or rock band is normally defined as the bass and the drums, and often includes a rhythm guitar. In this case, the author is saying that instead of using those instruments, they opted for 'polyphonic collective improvisation' rather than bass and drums. |
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Sección rítmica / Sección de instrumentos de percusión Explanation: Sección rítmica would be used for a popular band for example, which would be the drums and bass/ double bass Sección de instrumentos de percusión more for classical music |
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peer agreement (net): +3
peer agreement (net): +3solo instruments with the bass and drums establishing the rhythm and bass line Explanation: To play "over" something means simply to play e.g. a solo line with the other instrument providing the bakground, so to speak. Your text is straight out of Wiki... Reference: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixieland Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixieland |
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