Jazz Music Theory Quiz

What is the basic chord progression of a 12-Bar Blues?

• II-V-I

• V-IV-III

• I-IV-V

• VI-II-V

Explain the structure of a 12-Bar Blues Progression.

• The 12-Bar Blues Progression has no specific chord structure and can vary widely

• The 12-Bar Blues Progression follows a specific chord structure over 12 bars, typically using the I, IV, and V chords in a specific pattern.

• The 12-Bar Blues Progression follows a 24-bar structure using the II, V, and VII chords

• The 12-Bar Blues Progression is a 6-bar structure using only minor chords

What are the notes in a Pentatonic Scale?

• Five notes

• Ten notes

• Seven notes

• Three notes

How is the Pentatonic Scale used in jazz music?

• It is used to establish the rhythm in jazz music.

• It is used to create melodic and harmonic patterns in improvisation.

• It is used to add complexity to the lyrics in jazz music.

What is Chord Substitution in jazz music?

• A technique where a chord is replaced by another chord with similar harmonic function.

• A style of jazz music popular in the 1920s

• A type of dance move in jazz music

• A method for tuning jazz instruments

How can Chord Substitution be applied in a jazz composition?

• By replacing the original chord with a different chord that shares similar harmonic function.

• By adding more notes to the original chord

• By removing all the notes from the original chord

• By changing the time signature of the composition

What are Rhythm Changes in jazz music?

• A style of jazz singing

• A chord progression based on George Gershwin's song 'I Got Rhythm'

• A type of jazz drumming technique

• A form of jazz dance

Explain the significance of Rhythm Changes in jazz improvisation.

• Rhythm Changes are too complex for jazz improvisation

• Rhythm Changes are only used in classical music

• Rhythm Changes provide a familiar chord progression for jazz improvisation.

• Rhythm Changes have no significance in jazz improvisation

What are Bebop Scales and how are they used in jazz improvisation?

• Bebop scales are used in jazz improvisation to create dissonant and jarring sounds

• Bebop scales are a type of fish and have no relevance to jazz music

• Bebop scales are derived from the major scale with an added chromatic passing tone. They are used in jazz improvisation to create smooth and flowing lines over chord changes.

• Bebop scales are only used in classical music, not jazz improvisation

What is the role of the II-V-I progression in jazz music?

• It is used to create a sense of resolution and finality in a piece.

• It is used to create a sense of tension and dissonance in a piece.

• It is used to create a sense of rhythm and timing in a piece.

• It is not used in jazz music.