Duke Ellington Quiz

What kind of music was Duke Ellington legendary for?

• Trap Music

• Jazz

• Rock & Roll

• Classical Music

Why was Duke Ellington called 'Duke'?

• Because he was a famous writer

• Because he was a great musician

• Because of his suave manner and sophisticated style of dressing

• Because he was a nobleman

Where did Duke Ellington move to as a young man?

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Miami

• Chicago

What was the period of time in which many talented African American entertainers, writers, and artists were performing and working in the Harlem area known as?

• The Blues Revolution

• The Jazz Age

• The Swing Era

• The Harlem Renaissance

What allowed Duke Ellington's music to be heard and appreciated by more then the people at the club?

• YouTube

• CD's

• Apple Music

• A Weekly Radio Broadcast

In which decade did Duke Ellington and his band become more and more popular?

• 1960s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

What was the title of one of Duke Ellington's classics?

• I Got it Good

• Swingin' High

• Mood Blue

• It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)

How many Grammy Awards did Duke Ellington earn?

• 5

• 8

• 12

• 15

In which year was Duke Ellington named one of the 100 Greatest African Americans?

• 2015

• 2010

• 2002

• 1995