Understanding Jazz through Ella's Perspective

Understanding Jazz through Ella's Perspective

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explores the essence of jazz through a conversation and musical demonstration. It begins with a discussion on how to explain jazz, followed by a lively demonstration of scat singing, showcasing the improvisational nature of jazz. The video highlights the creativity and spontaneity inherent in jazz music.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge Ella faces when explaining jazz?

Finding the right words to describe it

Understanding the history of jazz

Teaching jazz to children

Playing jazz instruments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique does Ella use to demonstrate jazz?

Playing the piano

Scat singing

Dancing

Playing the saxophone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following phrases is part of Ella's scat singing?

Blue notes

Swing low

Jazz hands

Shop-a-biddy-no-one

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized in the second part of Ella's scat singing?

The history of jazz

The rhythm and melody

The instruments used

The lyrics of jazz songs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is repeated multiple times in Ella's scat singing?

Me-me-me

Ella

Jazz

Swing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of Ella's scat singing demonstration?

To explain jazz history

To showcase jazz's improvisational nature

To teach a new song

To introduce a famous jazz musician