Jazz Music Quiz

Which city is known as the birthplace of Jazz?

• New York

• New Orleans

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

Which of these instruments is commonly used in Jazz music?

• Violin

• Flute

• Saxophone

• Harp

Who is known as the "King of Jazz"?

• Duke Ellington

• Louis Armstrong

• Benny Goodman

• Miles Davis

What is "improvisation" in Jazz?

• Playing the music exactly as it’s written

• Making up music on the spot

• Practicing the same notes repeatedly

• Reading music without practicing

Which style of Jazz is known for its fast pace and complex rhythms?

• Smooth Jazz

• Bebop

• Cool Jazz

• Swing

True or False: Jazz music only started in the United States.

• True

• False

Which Jazz musician was famous for his trumpet playing and his gravelly singing voice?

• Charlie Parker

• John Coltrane

• Louis Armstrong

• Dizzy Gillespie

What is "scat singing"?

• Singing words in a fast rhythm

• Making up nonsense syllables instead of lyrics

• Singing very slowly

• Whistling during a song

What instrument is often played by the leader of a Jazz band?

• Trumpet

• Drums

• Piano

Which of these is a famous Jazz club in New York City?

• Apollo Theater

• The Blue Note

• The Grand Ole Opry

• Carnegie Hall