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Jazz Terminology Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the jazz term "axe" mean?

a)

A type of dance

b)

A musical instrument

c)

A jazz musician

d)

A hat

2.

In jazz slang, what does "blow" refer to?

a)

To sing a song

b)

To play an instrument

c)

To dance

d)

To write music

3.

What is the meaning of "cat" in jazz terminology?

a)

A type of song

b)

A jazz musician

c)

A musical instrument

d)

A dance move

4.

What does "chops" mean in jazz slang?

a)

A type of food

b)

A musical instrument

c)

That someone can play an instrument well

d)

A dance style

5.

In jazz, what does the term "dig" mean?

a)

To play an instrument

b)

To understand something

c)

To dance

d)

To sing

6.

What does "jake" mean in jazz slang?

a)

Bad

b)

Okay

c)

Excellent

d)

Confused

7.

What is referred to as a "lid" in jazz terms?

a)

A musical instrument

b)

A hat

c)

A type of song

d)

A dance move

8.

What does "sharp" mean in jazz slang?

a)

Unfashionable

b)

Fashionable

c)

Confused

d)

Angry

9.

In jazz, what does "tag" refer to?

a)

The beginning of a song

b)

A type of dance

c)

The end of a song, often when the last line is repeated three times

d)

A musical instrument

10.

What does "skins player" mean in jazz terminology?

a)

A singer

b)

A dancer

c)

A drummer

d)

A guitarist