What is ‘scat singing’?

The singing of ‘nonsense syllables’

What were some influences of Dixieland?

Ragtime, the blues, gospel music

Who is Duke Ellington?

One of the greatest jazz composers of all time

The choice to NOT play the rhythms literally (NOT exactly as written)

What is improvisation?

‘Making it up' - either completely on the spot, or with pre-planning

What was known as the 'great migration'?

Many African Americans moving from the southern US to the northern US

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1
JAZZ originally developed in which AMERICAN city?
New Orleans
Los Angeles
New York City
Nashville
2
Which famous music venue did Benny Goodman’s band play at?
Broadway
Carnegie Hall
Madison Square Gardens
The Grand Ol' Opry
3
What is ‘scat singing’?
The singing of ‘nonsense syllables’
Singing with a sad tone
Singing lots of eighth and sixteenth note rhythms
Singing high pitches
4
Dixieland Bands were originally...
Two musicians playing a duet
A large orchestra
Small marching bands
Small bands that played in clubs and bars
5
Which of the following is NOT a famous band leader?
Benny Goodman
Frank Sinatra
Count Basie
Duke Ellington
6
Which kind of band used improvised instruments from a variety of objects?
circus band
chamber ensemble
jug band
rock band
7
When did Dixieland develop?
Early 21st Century
Mid 1800s
Early 19th Century
Early 20th Century
8
Jazz’s originators and most important innovators were primarily....
Latin American
African American
Asian American
Australian American
9
What were some influences of Dixieland?
The blues and punk
Ragtime, the blues, gospel music
Folk and classical music
Rock 'n roll
10
The music of WHICH TWO CONTINENTS led to the development of JAZZ?
Africa and Asia
Africa and Europe
Africa and South America
Europe and Asia
11
Which instrument does Louis Armstrong play?
the clarinet
the trombone
the trumpet
the saxophone
12
A soloist plays or sings the…
harmony
most difficult part
highest part
melody
13
Name a dance craze that was part of the Swing era?
The Lindy Hop
The Waltz
The Macarena
The Time Warp
14
What is a solo piano style of music that came before jazz?
folk
the blues
sonata
ragtime
15
What did ‘radio’ do for jazz?
All of the above
Some people were able to hear JAZZ for the first time
It made JAZZ more accessible
It gave jazz musicians exposure to a larger audience
16
Who is Duke Ellington?
A jazz singer
One of the greatest jazz composers of all time
A jazz drummer
The owner of a famous jazz club
17
One of ragtime’s most important composers and pianists was...
Benny Goodman
Duke Ellington
Scott Joplin
Louis Armstrong
18
What is ‘swing’?
To play music that sounds fun
The choice to NOT play the rhythms literally (NOT exactly as written)
To play the notes EXACTLY as written
To have a great time while playing
19
The first great jazz soloist was:
Nina Simone
Louis Armstrong
Oscar Peterson
Ella Fitzgerald
20
When did Big Band/Swing go through it’s growth and development?
1900-1925
1950-1965
1945-1960
1930-1945
21
What is improvisation?
Playing with a high level of skill
Trying to play faster than everyone else
Playing really fast notes
‘Making it up' - either completely on the spot, or with pre-planning
22
What was known as the 'great migration'?
Many African Americans moving from the northern US to the southern US
Many Asian Americans moving from cities to live in rural areas
Many African Americans moving from the southern US to the northern US
Many European Americans moving from rural areas to live in cities

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