History of Jazz

Which city is considered the birthplace of jazz?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New Orleans

What is the term used to describe the early form of jazz that originated in New Orleans?

• Swing

• Bebop

• Cool jazz

• Dixieland

Which jazz style emerged in the 1940s and featured complex harmonies and fast tempos?

• free jazz

• bebop

• swing

• cool jazz

Who is known as the 'King of Jazz'?

• Louis Armstrong

• Charlie Parker

• Miles Davis

• Duke Ellington

Which instrument is NOT commonly associated with jazz?

• drums

• violin

• saxophone

• trumpet

What is the term used to describe the spontaneous creation of music in jazz?

• improvisation

• arrangement

• notation

• composition

Which jazz musician is known for his virtuosic saxophone playing and innovative compositions?

• John Coltrane

• Charlie Parker

• Louis Armstrong

• Miles Davis

Which instrument is often used to provide the rhythmic foundation in jazz?

• guitar

• drums

• piano

• trumpet