emerge (v)
reject (v)
Modern dance emerged as an art form in the early 20th century. It represented a rejection of the conventional principles.
develop (v)
concept (n)
contraction (n)
release (n or v)
Martha Graham developed modern dance techniques that were based on concepts of contraction and release.
performance (n)
choreographic (adj)
Modern dance performances utilize a range of choreographic techniques to create a unique form of self-expression.
combine (v)
transform (v)
Jazz music combined elements of African and European music traditions and transformed popular music in the 1920s.
genre (n)
evolve (v)
Blues is a musical genre taht evolved from the songs of poor black laboreres in the American South.
incorporate (v)
rhythm (n)
Tango is a form of music that incorporates classical and jazz music rythms.
comprise (v)
accompany (v)
instrument (n)
Traditional Native American music typically comprises singing accompanied by percussion instruments, such as drums and rattles.