Which of the Following Is Not True About Jazz Music

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about jazz music in the 1920s?

A) It was an innovative, truly American music form that captured the modernist spirit.
B) It spread quickly via live performances, radio and recordings.
C) To increase jazz's popularity, black musicians famously watered down standard tunes for a mass audience.
D) Black musicians preserved authentic jazz and explored its full potential.
E) It was embraced by black and white musicians, who helped popularize jazz.