Jazz History Review

Where did jazz music originate?

• West Africa

• North Africa

• New Orleans

• California

How were jazz songs passed down?

• Writing it down

• Word of Mouth

• Recordings

• Filming it

The 2 sections of instruments in a jazz band are...

• Rhythm Section and Wind Section

• Rhythm Section and Horn Section

• Horn Section and Strings Section

• Strings Section and Rhythm Section

What is scat singing?

• Humming the tune of a song

• Singing words such as 'Amazing Grace'

• Singing solfege such as 'do re mi'

• Singing non-sense syllables

What is improvisation?

• Syncopated rhythms

• Making a melody up as you go

• Playing a written out solo

• Playing chords in the background

What is syncopation?

• Singing non-sense syllables

• A steady 4/4 beat

• Creating fresh melodies over a chord cycle

• A musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat

Select all instruments that could be found in the jazz band:

• Piano

• Piccolo

• Saxophone

• Cello

Where in the United States is considered to be the "City of Jazz?"

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Louisville, Kentucky

• Joshua Tree, California

• Boston, Massachusetts

Scott Joplin, who composed 'The Entertainer' and 'Maple Leaf Rag' was a famous...

• Drummer

• Ragtime Pianist

• Baseball Player

• Radio Host

Ella Fitzgerald is a very famous jazz musician. She is mostly recognized as the 'Queen of Jazz' because of her...

• Scat Singing

• Fancy Dresses

• Syncopated rhythms

• Peaceful singing