Jazz Quiz

According to the text, what do jazz musicians create spontaneously?

• New instruments

• Sheet music

• Theme and variations

• Dance routines

What is the role of the piano, guitar, bass, and drums in a jazz band?

• To lead the soloists

• To provide accompaniment

• To compose new pieces

• To conduct the band

What is the framework of a jazz band described as?

• Rigid and unchanging

• Flexible and adaptable

• Strict and formal

• Unstructured and chaotic

Who is mentioned as an example of a jazz musician known for improvisation?

• Benny Carter

• Louis Armstrong

• Wynton Marsalis

• Stanley Crouch

What is the main idea of improvisation in music according to the text?

• It is a planned and rehearsed performance.

• It is a spontaneous way of confronting a challenge.

• It is a strict adherence to musical scores.

• It is a form of musical notation.

What is the difference between melody and harmony according to the text?

• Melody is vertical, harmony is horizontal.

• Melody is horizontal, harmony is vertical.

• Both are vertical aspects of music.

• Both are horizontal aspects of music.

What is the effect of a pleasing chord according to the text?

• It is called dissonant.

• It is called consonant.

• It is ignored in music.

• It is always improvised.

What does the text imply about the role of improvisation in everyday life?

• It is only for musicians.

• It is a part of daily activities like speaking and dressing.

• It is unnecessary and avoidable.

• It is only for professional settings.

How do woodwind players create sound?

• By blowing air across or into a mouthpiece

• By plucking strings

• By hitting a membrane

• By pressing keys

What is the function of vertical lines on the staff?

• To divide the music into measures or bars

• To indicate the speed of the music

• To show the volume of the music

• To provide lyrics