Quiz on Jazz Music

Where did Jazz originate?

• Chicago

• New York City

• New Orleans

• Los Angeles

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Jazz music?

• Swing

• Blue notes

• Call and response

• Simple rhythms

What are the roots of Jazz music?

• Classical and pop

• Blues and ragtime

• Rock and country

• Hip hop and electronic

What is Jazz considered to be?

• A minor form of musical expression

• A genre of visual art

• A major form of musical expression

• A style of dance

What is the origin of the call and response pattern?

• European classical music

• South American folk music

• Sub-Saharan African cultures

• East Asian traditional music

Which of the following is NOT a genre where the call and response pattern is found?

• Gospel

• Funk

• Opera

• Hip hop

What is a blue note?

Where are blue notes commonly found?

• African Work Songs

• Asian Folk Music

• Latin Jazz

• European Opera

What type of music was mixed to create the unique sound associated with New Orleans?

• Latin and Asian music

• European/American and African/Slave folk songs

• Middle Eastern and Western classical music

• Jazz and Blues

How were songs in New Orleans typically changed?

• Based on the time of day

• Based on personal style

• Based on religious texts

• Based on audience requests