Also, the African scale, which contains notes flatted on the 3rd, 7th, and sometimes 5th degrees, is directly translated into blues music, which also incorporates slides into its instrumental form. ... A desirable jazz voice is not like that of a conservatory-trained classical vocalist. ...

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Because jazz was one of the only musical styles to originate in the United States, it quickly became known as "America's classical music." ... Handy is the first person to publish a composition with the term "Blues" in the title and utilizing "blue notes, " which are flatted thirds and sevenths. ...

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