Jazz Unit

In what country was Jazz developed?

• Europe

• Africa

• United States

• Germany

What ethnic group created jazz music?

• Asians

• Caucasians

• African Americans

• Europeans

What is the food comparison for Jazz Music?

• Corn-on-the-cob

• Chocolate

• Gumbo

• Sweet Potato

Jazz was compared to gumbo, because...

Jazz put emphasis on what instruments?

• percussion

• saxophone

• trombone

• cornet/trumpet

• string bass

What was so threatening to the Nazis about Swing?

How did the Nazis break the Swing culture?

• They challenged them to a dance-off

• They threw participants in jail

• Placed participants in work camps

What is Free Jazz?

• A small group of 3-8 players

• Piano music

• The style of music that can be compared to chance music

• Music created on the spot

What was Dixieland Jazz typically based on?

• Church Melodies

• Marches

• Ragtime

• Popular song

• 12-bar blues

What Jazz group was made up of 3-8 players?

• Jazz Combo

• Big Band