Jazz Quiz #1

When did Jazz music originate in this country?

• About 200 years ago

• 50 years ago

• A little over 100 years ago

• Jazz has existed for centuries

The Americans who invented Jazz were of which ethnicity?

• African-American or Black American

• They were of Asian decent

• White people invented Jazz

• They were a mix of Hispanic and African-American

What is Creole?

• Mexican

• African American

• A mix of Spanish and African decent

• A mix of Black and White

Which of these instruments is NOT used in New Orleans Jazz?

• Voice

• Piano

• Guitar

• Trumpet

• Flute

Jazz developed from which musical genre?

• Classical Music

• Rock and Roll

• Blues

• Hip-Hop

One of the most famous New Orleans Jazz artists was ______________?

• Kenny G

• Louis Armstrong

• Scott Joplin

• Jimmy Hendrix

• Kid Ory

What is improvisation?

• When someone memorizes music and perform it.

• When someone plays along with other instruments.

• When someone makes up the music on the spot.

• Reading music.