Armstrong's ensembles included the Hot Five. What is an ensemble?

A group of artists who work together

The solo became a key element of jazz music. What's the most likely reason for this?

It allowed musicians to display their skill and creativity

If you went to a performance by a hot jazz band, what would you hear?

Each musician in the band improvising in turn

What's the most likely reason that young Louis Armstrong sang on the street for pennies?

To earn money to help his poor family

Why was Louis Armstrong called "Ambassador Satch?"

His popularity and goodwill spanned the globe

How was Louis Armstrong's singing similar to his trumpet playing?

Singing or playing, he emphasized rhythm and improvisation

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1
Armstrong's ensembles included the Hot Five. What is an ensemble?
A musical group that improvises
A style of jazz music
A musical group that always includes a trumpet
A group of artists who work together
2
The solo became a key element of jazz music. What's the most likely reason for this?
Encouraged less talented backing musicians to play quietly
It helped lengthen jazz songs that were too short
It allowed musicians to display their skill and creativity
It prevented bands from having to hire expensive singers
3
If you went to a performance by a hot jazz band, what would you hear?
Songs with no melodies or rhythmic structure
Each musician in the band improvising in turn
Marches, polkas, and waltzes, mixed with concert music
Musicians playing musical pieces exactly as written
4
What's the most likely reason that young Louis Armstrong sang on the street for pennies?
To save up for a new trumpet
To attract the attention of talent scouts
To earn money to help his poor family
To improve his scat-singing skills
5
Why was Louis Armstrong called "Ambassador Satch?"
He lived at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles
He was appointed U.S. ambassador to Cuba in 1970
He had always been interested in politics
His popularity and goodwill spanned the globe
6
How was Louis Armstrong's singing similar to his trumpet playing?
Considered both best singer & trumpet player in America
His voice was clear and resonant, like a trumpet
His voice had the same range as a B-flat cornet
Singing or playing, he emphasized rhythm and improvisation
7
A) Louis joins Kid Ory's B) Louis records in Chicago C) Louis is nicknamed "Ambassador Satch"
A, C, B
A, B, C
B, A, C
C, A, B
8
What do the trumpet, trombone, and cornet have in common?
They were all made famous by Louis Armstrong
They were all invented in New Orleans
They are all considered to be very easy to play
They are all brass instruments
9
In scat singing, a performer sings _____ words.
Complicated
Nonsense
Poetic
Spanish
10
Which of these terms best describes Louis Armstrong's personality?
Serious
Introverted
Quick-tempered
Easygoing

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