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WorksheetsDuke Ellington Quiz
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 9mins
Where was Duke Ellington born?
Los Angeles
Chicago
Washington DC
New York
What was Duke Ellington's birth name?
Michael Johnson
John Smith
William Davis
Edward Kennedy Ellington
What did Duke Ellington's father do to supplement his income?
Musician
Doctor
Painter
Butler in the White House
At what age did Duke Ellington write his first musical composition?
15
10
20
25
Where did Duke Ellington perform with his small band The Washingtonians?
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
Washington DC
In which year was Duke Ellington invited to perform at Carnegie Hall?
1930
1955
1920
1943
What honor did President Nixon present to Duke Ellington in 1969?
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Presidential Medal of Excellence
Presidential Medal of Honor
Presidential Medal of Achievement
What was Duke Ellington known for in the music industry?
Guitarist
Composer
Pianist
Singer
What was the nickname given to Duke Ellington due to his sophisticated style?
Prince
King
Baron
Duke
Where did Duke Ellington receive tutoring from pianist and band leader Oliver 'Doc' Perry?
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
Washington DC
What was the name of Duke Ellington's first musical composition?
Jazz Symphony
Soda Fountain Rag
Blues Concerto
Piano Sonata
What was the name of the Jazz spot where Duke Ellington was offered an engagement?
The Swing Bar
The Jazz Lounge
The Blues Cafe
The Cotton Club
What did Duke Ellington's parents encourage him to practice?
Golf
Piano
Tennis
Baseball
