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Jazz Sub-Genres

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sub-genre was characterized by chromatic passing tones and complex passages? Notable musicians include Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.

a)

Hard Bop

b)

Bebop

c)

Free Jazz

d)

Fusion Jazz

2.

"The Girl from Ipanema" was an excellent example of which sub-genre?

a)

Cool Jazz

b)

Fusion Jazz

c)

Bossa Nova (Latin)

d)

Big Band Jazz

3.

This sub-genre would not include a restrictive form, tempo, or chord structure. A notable musician of this genre is Ornette Coleman.

a)

Free Jazz

b)

Cool Jazz

c)

Bossa Nova (Latin)

d)

New Orleans Jazz

4.

This sub-genre is characterized by combining blues, ragtime, and marching music.

a)

Big Band Jazz

b)

New Orleans Jazz

c)

Free Jazz

d)

Hard Bop

5.

Which sub-genre was influenced by classical music and tended to be a softer and more relaxed genre?

a)

Cool Jazz

b)

Free Jazz

c)

Bossa Nova (Latin)

d)

Fusion Jazz

6.

Which sub-genre had a band composed of 11-20 players and was used widely for entertaining dancers?

a)

Bebop

b)

Free Jazz

c)

New Orleans Jazz

d)

Big Band Jazz

7.

Which sub-genre was heavily influenced by rock and funk music? This genre also utilized electric instruments.

a)

Hard Bop

b)

Cool Jazz

c)

Fusion Jazz

d)

Big Band Jazz

8.

Which sub-genre was influenced by Bebop and generally was composed of funky, simple melodies? Horace Silver was a notable musician in this genre.

a)

Hard Bop

b)

Fusion Jazz

c)

New Orleans Jazz

d)

Bossa Nova (Latin)