History of Jazz Video Quiz

When did the word 'jazz' come into use?

• 1923

• 1913

• 1903

• 1893

Where was jazz music first heard?

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New Orleans

• New York

What is a characteristic feature of jazz music?

• Monotony

• Simplicity

• Improvisation

• Predictability

What cultures contributed to the creation of jazz?

• Asian and African

• South American and European

• African and American

• European and Asian

What year marked the beginning of a new stage in the development of jazz in Chicago?

• 1917

• 1900

• 1920

• 1890

Who are considered prominent representatives of Chicago jazz?

• Charlie Parker

• Miles Davis

• Louis Armstrong

• Duke Ellington

What was a major factor in the spread of jazz music?

• Newspapers

• Television

• Radio and record sales

• Internet

Which city became the main center for sound recording of jazz?

• New Orleans

• Memphis

• Chicago

• New York

What is a basic difference between jazz and other musical genres?

• Use of electronic instruments

• Classical composition

• Rhythm or its arbitrary performance

• Use of only string instruments

Which era is known for the emergence of big bands in jazz?

• Swing era

• Bebop era

• Hard pop era

• Cool jazz era