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Jazz

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What describes the sound of Jazz

a)

Loud, Forceful

b)

Expressive, Bittersweet

c)

Unpredictable, Evolving

d)

Soft, Soulful

2.

True or False: Blues and Ragtime are rooted origins of Jazz.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

True or False: Montana is the famous place of the Jazz Music.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

True or False:  Odetta is a pioneer of the Jazz music.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

True or False:  Charlie Parker is a pioneer of the Jazz music.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The following instruments are in an ensemble for Jazz:

a)

Tuba Harp, Xylophone

b)

Trumpet, Trombone, Slapstick

c)

Saxophone, Bass, Piano

d)

Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Cymbals

7.

What PLACES of origins in Jazz Music?

a)

Louisana

b)

Brazil

c)

Utah

d)

Chicago

8.

True or False:  Jazz music originated in New Orleans.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

True or False:  Based on your notes, an accordion is an instrument used in Jazz music.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

True or False: Salsa is style of jazz.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Who are pioneers of Jazz Music?

a)

Ray Charles

b)

Louis Armstrong

c)

Ella Fitzgerald

d)

Charlie Parker

12.

Which of the following instruments are NOT in the rhythm section of a Jazz Band?

a)

Bass

b)

Drums

c)

Trumpet

d)

Piano

13.

Which is not an adjective of SOUND for jazz?

a)

Soulful

b)

Lively

c)

Vibrant

14.

How many years Duke Ellington's career spanned over?

a)

5

b)

15

c)

30

d)

50

15.

What is nickname of Count Basie?

a)

Nick

b)

Duke

c)

Betty

d)

Chopper

16.

Which are the following styles of Jazz?

a)

Afro-Cuban

b)

R&B

c)

Bebop

d)

Mambo