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Traditional Jazz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Traditional jazz that originated in New Orleans around the turn of the 20th century is also known as:

a)

Bebop

b)

Dixieland

c)

Folk music

d)

Disco

2.

The rhythm section instruments were usually piano, bass, drums, and:

a)

Banjo

b)

Violin

c)

Bagpipes

d)

Organ

3.

One of the earliest and most important traditional jazz bands was run by:

a)

Percy Sledge

b)

Louis Jordan

c)

Buddy Bolden

d)

James Brown

4.

Other New Orleans greats include Joe “King” Oliver, Louis Armstrong, Nick La Rocca, and:

a)

The Temptations

b)

Buddy Guy

c)

Pharell Williams

d)

The Original Dixieland Jazz Band

5.

The traditional jazz group was originally designed to play for:

a)

Weddings

b)

Funeral marches

c)

County Fairs

d)

Festivals

6.

Eventually, jazz bands began playing dance music in:

a)

Dance halls

b)

Barber shops

c)

Fishing tournaments

d)

Bingo halls

7.

Generally, the trumpets would carry the _____________ of the song.

a)

Rhythm

b)

Harmony

c)

Melody

d)

Luggage

8.

The trumpets, clarinet, and trombone—were known as the:

a)

Back line

b)

Goal line

c)

Party line

d)

Front line

9.

Which of the following instruments is NOT used in traditional jazz?

a)

Penny whistle

b)

Trombone

c)

Clarinet

d)

Tuba

10.

in 1904, a merchant from France witnessed jazz music for the first time when he arrived in:

a)

Atlanta

b)

New Orleans

c)

Miami

d)

Toronto