Jazz Quick Review Quiz

What city is often considered the birthplace of Jazz music?

• Chicago

• New Orleans

• New York

• Los Angeles

Which of the following is a key characteristic of Blues music?

• Fast tempo

• Use of 12-bar chord progressions

• Complex harmonies

• Absence of vocals

Afrocuban jazz is known for incorporating which of the following elements?

• European classical music

• African rhythms

• Indian ragas

• Middle Eastern scales

Who is known as the "Father of Jazz"?

• Duke Ellington

• Louis Armstrong

• Miles Davis

• John Coltrane

What is improvisation in Jazz?

• Playing music exactly as written

• Creating music spontaneously during a performance

• Practicing scales repeatedly

• Reading music from a sheet

Which instrument is commonly associated with Jazz music?

(a)  

• Violin

• Saxophone
• Harp

• Bagpipes

Which of the following instruments are often used in Latin Jazz?

Groups:

(a) Used

,

(b) Not Used

• Harpsichord

• Flute

• Bongos

• Maracas

• Clave

• Harp

• Church Organ

• Congas

What is a common feature of Afrocuban rhythms in Jazz?

• Use of electronic beats

• Syncopated rhythms

• Simple 4/4 time signature

• Absence of percussion

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