Y7 Jazz & Blues

Which of these is an example of improvisation?

• An actor who makes up his lines as he thinks of the them.

• A trumpeter who plays a piece exactly as written.

• A singer who can't read written music.

• A composer who doesn't edit the first draft of her work.

Which state can be considered the birthplace of jazz?

• New York

• Louisiana

• Illinois

• California

What conclusion can you draw from the fact that jazz has changed so much over the years?

• No single style has ever been truly popular.

• Jazz musicians often die before they can fully establish a new style.

• Creativity and exploring new ideas are essential parts of jazz music.

• Young jazz musicians rarely listen to the music made by their elders.

Syncopation involves altering the natural ______ of music.

• Instrumentation.

• Rhythm.

• Lyrics.

• Melody.

Which of the following instruments would normally be found in a jazz band?

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What does jazz have in common with traditional European music?

• Both are based around the blues scale.

• Both use many of the same instruments.

• Both incorporate African rhythms.

• Both place an emphasis on improvisation.

Which of the following words best describes bebop?

• Complicated

• Catchy

• Commercial

• Traditional

What's the difference between swing and bebop?

• Bebop uses simpler rhythms.

• Bebop is played by much larger bands.

• Bebop is more musically complex.

• Bebop is less likely to feature horns.

Which of the following is an example of scat?

• They say hey

• Don't ya wanna dance

• Yeah yeah yeah

• Bop zee dee

What is the most common way that musicians and composers develop new styles of jazz?

• By blending jazz together with other musical forms.

• By inventing new musical instruments.

• By ignoring the music of older jazz artists.

• By using computers to generate new electronic sounds.