Jazz History: 1700s to 1930s Quiz

Who is often credited as the "Father of Jazz" for his contributions to the development of the genre in the early 20th century?

• Louis Armstrong

• Duke Ellington

• Buddy Bolden

• Jelly Roll Morton

In which city did Jazz music primarily develop during the early 20th century?

• Chicago

• New York

• New Orleans

• Los Angeles

Which instrument is NOT traditionally associated with early Jazz bands?

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Clarinet

• Trombone

Which of the following musicians was a prominent figure in the development of Swing music in the 1930s?

• Charlie Parker

• Benny Goodman

• John Coltrane

• Miles Davis

Which of the following was a popular Jazz dance style in the 1920s?

• Charleston

• Waltz

• Tango

• Foxtrot

What was the primary influence on the development of Jazz music in the 19th century?

• Classical music

• African American spirituals and blues

• European folk music

• Native American chants

What is the name of the Jazz style that combines elements of African rhythms and European harmonic structure, often played on the piano?

• Ragtime

• Blues

• Swing

• Bossa Nova

What is the term for a small group of Jazz musicians, typically consisting of a rhythm section and one or two lead instruments?

• Big Band

• Combo

• Orchestra

• Quartet

Which Jazz musician was known for his scat singing and trumpet playing, and was a major influence on the development of Jazz?

• Louis Armstrong

• Duke Ellington

• Count Basie

• Benny Goodman

What is the name of the Jazz style that emerged in the 1920s and is characterized by a lively, upbeat tempo and collective improvisation?

• Dixieland

• Bebop

• Cool Jazz

• Free Jazz