Musician Spotlight - Thad Jones
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MATCH QUESTION
3 mins • 15 pts
the person who writes the original music
big band
the person who plays a special part in front of the band
soloist
the person who takes music already written and puts it together in a certain way
arranger
a jazz group of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section
composer
2.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
3 mins • 15 pts
Thad Jones would play parts of an arrangement as a (a) with the big band playing behind him.
Answer explanation
A soloist plays in any arrangement with the focus on them for a little bit, while the other instruments back them up.
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
3 mins • 15 pts
Thad Jones was an only child (a)
Answer explanation
He was the middle child of three brothers - all of whom became great jazz musicians!
4.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
3 mins • 15 pts
Like many people of his era, Thad Jones became a great musician by joining the (a) , and playing throughout (b) .
Answer explanation
Even though the U.S military was still segregated during World War II, Black men and women could find ways to serve their country and playing in a military band was one very creative option.
5.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
3 mins • 15 pts
The person who writes the original music is called the
Answer explanation
The person who comes up with the original music is the composer, just like being the writer in ELA or language.
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
3 mins • 15 pts
The person who takes already written material and combines instruments to create a musical piece is called an
Answer explanation
The person who takes already written music and puts it together in a special way is the arranger. It's like an editor for writing.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 15 pts
Which instruments would you NOT find in a big band?
saxophones
trumpets
trombones
bassoons
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • Ungraded
POLL QUESTION: What's your favorite version of "April in Paris? (no points given, because there are no wrong answers)
the Frank Sinatra version
Count Basie and his Orchestra
Alan Núñez and the Shrimp-Shack Shooters
Charlie Parker and Strings
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