Music Final Quiz

Question 1

Which era of Jazz prominent from 1935-1945 was known for it’s upbeat and fast tempo?

Accepted Answer

swing

Question 2

Which instrument is often associated with Jazz?

Accepted Answer

saxophone

Question 3

Where does the musical genre of jazz stem from

Accepted Answer

Africa and Carribean islands

Question 4

Which of the following Jazz musicians was born in St. Louis Illinois and was most well known for playing the Trumpet?

Accepted Answer

Miles Davis

Question 5

Where is jazz believed to have originated from?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans

Question 6

What is a defining characteristic of jazz music?

Accepted Answer

Improvisation and syncopation

Question 7

Which of the following are subgenres of Jazz music?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 8

How did jazz bands spread jazz throughout the country in the 1920s

Accepted Answer

Riverboats

Question 9

Louis Armstrong is often called the "face" of early jazz.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Which two music genres are considered predecessors to jazz?

Accepted Answer

Work songs and Spirituals

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