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Jazz History Quiz

Authored by Sara Johnson-Scalisi

Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Used 3+ times

Jazz History Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Jazz music originated from _______ that was happening around the world.

exploration

slave trade

the accumulation of wealth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When several rhythms are played at the same time it is called ___________.

polyphony

polyrhythm

monophony

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

________ served as a means of coordinating large tasks that require many workers to perform together.

Spirituals

Country Blues

Work songs

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

The following are example themes of the blues. (Check all that apply)

Love

Poverty

Death

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method was used in work songs where a leader would sing a phrase and the other singers echoed the phrase back?

call and response

blues notes

vocal inflection

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT a characteristic of the country blues?

The use of blues notes and inflections

Free form in structure and rhythms

Repetitive harmonies

The trained and sophisticated voice

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is an example of an artist of the country blues?

Leddie Hudbetter

Robert Johnson

Ella Fitzgerald

Ray Charles

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