Test Content Page 18 of 25 Question 18 What is Western Swing.and how did it develop? A Astyle of swing music that developed entirely in urban jazz clubs with no connection to country music. B German, jazz, and Dixieland performed by larger instrumental ensembles. A substyle of American country music from Texas and Oklahoma that blended hillbilly and honky-tonk with local styles like C A form of country music that rejected jazz and focused only on traditional Appalachian sounds. D A slow, acoustic folk genre with no outside influences or dance rhythms.

## Step 1<br />The question is asking for the definition and origin of Western Swing, a genre of music. The options provided are different descriptions of various music genres, and the task is to identify the one that accurately describes Western Swing.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Western Swing is a substyle of American country music that originated from Texas and Oklahoma. It is a blend of hillbilly and honky-tonk with local styles like German, jazz, and Dixieland performed by larger instrumental ensembles.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />By comparing the description of Western Swing with the options provided, we can see that option B is the most accurate. It correctly identifies the elements that make up Western Swing and its origin.