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WorksheetsHistory of Jazz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In what country was Jazz invented?
Japan
Germany
United States
United Kingdom
When was Jazz music invented?
Late 1900's
Late 1800's
Early 1800's
Late 1700's
During what decade did jazz first become popular?
1700's
1800's
1900's
2000's
In what city did jazz first become popular?
New Orleans, LA
Chicago, IL
New York City, NY
Dallas, TX
Which style of music does NOT make up Jazz?
Blues
Gospel
African Music
K-Pop
True or False: Jazz influenced a number of modern music styles including hip hop and rock and roll.
True
False
Which styles of music were influenced by Jazz?
(Select all that apply)
Funk
Rock and Roll
Hip Hop
None of the above
Which performers are examples of Jazz Musicians?
Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B
Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley
Elton John and The Beatles
What is it called when music is made up while playing the song?
Improvisation
Solo
Duet
Tutti
What do we call it when a musician plays alone, by themselves?
Duet
Improvisation
Solo
Gig
What jazz term was used to describe a jazz musician?
Dog
Cat
Bird
Chicken
What jazz term was used to describe a paying music job?
Concert
Side Job
Performance
Gig
What jazz term was used when referring to the drummer?
Skins Player
The Legend
DJ
Percussionist
What does the word "Dig" mean in Jazz?
Make a hole
Look for something
To think or wonder
To know or understand
What do historians often call the time period of the 1920's?
The Jazz Time
The Jazz Age
The Good Age
The Time of Jazz
