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WorksheetsEarly Jazz Music
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which three cultures contributed the most to New Orleans' rich musical culture?
African
European
Spanish
Caribbean
Where did jazz originate?
The very first "jazz" song ever recorded was made by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band. True or False?
True
False
Which artist/band was the first to record the first official jazz record?
King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band
Louis Armstrong
Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra
Why was the musical "Shuffle Along" significant?
It was an all-black Broadway musical that shattered stereotypes
Which of these is not one of the 3 early jazz forms we discussed in class?
Hot
Swing
Latin
Sweet
Bands such as the Original Dixieland Jazz Band and King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band were known for playing (a) jazz.
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of "Hot Jazz"?
Upbeat tempo
Syncopated rhythm
Collective improvisation
Diverse percussion section
This artist/band aimed to bring jazz to a wider audience while distancing it from its New Orleans origins. They had an average of 10+ top ten records annually for 14 years.
Louis Armstrong
Paul Whiteman
King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band
Original Dixieland Jass Band
Which of these characteristics helps us identify "Latin Jazz"?
Classical European melodies and harmonies
Heavy metal guitar riffs and drum solos
Electronic dance beats and synthesizers
A diverse percussion section
Collective improvisation
Heavily syncopated
Upbeat rhythm
Diverse percussion section
Non-english lyrics
Clave rhythm
Singable melodies
Slower tempo
Simple phrases or lines
