Rock & Roll/ Jazz / R&B Review

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Where did jazz music originate in the late 19th century?

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New Orleans

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Which element of jazz involves musicians creating melodies spontaneously?

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Improvisation

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Who was known as "The First Lady of Song" in jazz?

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Ella Fitzgerald

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Which jazz style was popular dance music during the 1930s and 1940s?

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Swing

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Which instrument typically provides the foundation of the rhythm section in jazz? Options: Double Bass, Piano, Drums, Guitar

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Double Bass

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What is the term for the rhythmic feel that creates a sense of forward motion in jazz?

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Swing

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Which famous trumpet player helped develop cool jazz?

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Miles Davis

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What was the early New Orleans style of jazz called?

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Dixieland

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Which decade saw the development of bebop?

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1940s

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What musical tradition did jazz combine African rhythms with?

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European harmony