WorksheetsJazz Sub-Genres
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which sub-genre was characterized by chromatic passing tones and complex passages? Notable musicians include Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.
Hard Bop
Bebop
Free Jazz
Fusion Jazz
"The Girl from Ipanema" was an excellent example of which sub-genre?
Cool Jazz
Fusion Jazz
Bossa Nova (Latin)
Big Band Jazz
This sub-genre would not include a restrictive form, tempo, or chord structure. A notable musician of this genre is Ornette Coleman.
Free Jazz
Cool Jazz
Bossa Nova (Latin)
New Orleans Jazz
This sub-genre is characterized by combining blues, ragtime, and marching music.
Big Band Jazz
New Orleans Jazz
Free Jazz
Hard Bop
Which sub-genre was influenced by classical music and tended to be a softer and more relaxed genre?
Cool Jazz
Free Jazz
Bossa Nova (Latin)
Fusion Jazz
Which sub-genre had a band composed of 11-20 players and was used widely for entertaining dancers?
Bebop
Free Jazz
New Orleans Jazz
Big Band Jazz
Which sub-genre was heavily influenced by rock and funk music? This genre also utilized electric instruments.
Hard Bop
Cool Jazz
Fusion Jazz
Big Band Jazz
Which sub-genre was influenced by Bebop and generally was composed of funky, simple melodies? Horace Silver was a notable musician in this genre.
Hard Bop
Fusion Jazz
New Orleans Jazz
Bossa Nova (Latin)
