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Question #N915

In the early 1900s, the term "jazz" was used to describe a variety of music, including blues, ragtime, and even some classical music. Although the term has since come to refer more specifically to a particular style of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, it’s often used more broadly to describe any kind of music that is improvisational, rhythmic, and energetic. But "jazz" is often used to describe a variety of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, and is often used more broadly to describe any kind of music that is improvisational, rhythmic, and energetic. What is the most likely reason why the writer included the phrase "But "jazz" is often used to describe a variety of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, and is often used more broadly to describe any kind of music that is improvisational, rhythmic, and energetic."?

The most likely reason the writer included the phrase "But "jazz" is often used to describe a variety of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans, and is often used more broadly to describe any kind of music that is improvisational, rhythmic, and energetic." is to

A. make it clear that the term "jazz" has a more general meaning than it is often thought to have.

B. acknowledge that the term "jazz" has multiple meanings but is most commonly used to describe a specific style of music.

C. provide examples of the types of music that are often described as "jazz."

D. explain the history of the term "jazz" and how it has changed over time.

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Correct Answer is: B

The phrase acknowledges that the term "jazz" has multiple meanings, but it clarifies that the term is most commonly used to describe a specific style of music that originated in the African American communities of New Orleans. This helps to ensure that the reader understands the nuances of the term "jazz" and its various applications.