Jazz General Steps 1-6

Where did jazz originate?

• New York

• New Orleans

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What is a characteristic of jazz music?

• Lack of improvisation

• Simple rhythmic patterns

• Exploration of distinctive tone colors

• Use of only major chords

What are songs commonly played in jazz known as?

• Classics

• Hits

• Standards

• Favorites

What is the front line in a jazz ensemble responsible for?

• Conducting the band

• Playing improvised solos or melody lines

• Providing rhythm

• Playing the bass line

What are the main instrument sections in a jazz combo?

• Saxophone

• Frontline

• Clarinet

• Rhythm Section

What is the saxophone section in a big band typically composed of?

• Two alto saxophones, one tenor saxophone, one baritone saxophone

• One alto saxophone, two tenor saxophones, one baritone saxophone

• Two alto saxophones, two tenor saxophones, one baritone saxophone

• One alto saxophone, one tenor saxophone, two baritone saxophones

What is a characteristic of jazz singing according to Henry Martin and Keith Waters?

• Avoidance of blue notes

• Avoidance of melodic embellishment

• Strict phrasing

• Use of blue notes

What is the size range of a jazz band known as a combo?

• 3 to 7 musicians

• 18 to 22 musicians

• 13 to 17 musicians

• 8 to 12 musicians

What is the main woodwind instrument in jazz music?

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

• Oboe

What is the role of the rhythm section in a jazz band?

• Play the bass line

• Provide harmonic support and rhythm

• Lead the band

• Play improvised solos