Famous Musicians

WHAT NATIONALITY WAS TCHAIKOVSKY?

• GERMAN

• GREEK

• RUSSIAN

WHAT WAS TCHAIKOVSKY’ S JOB BEFORE BECOMING A MUSICIAN?

• A CLERK

• A LAWYER

• A SOLDIER

Which piece of evidence shows that Armstrong impacted other musicians?

• "He revolutionized jazz from a folksy group performance to an individual performance."

• "He was very good at musical improvisation, not only on his trumpet but also in singing."

• "He influenced and set the bar for dozens of famous musicians after him, including Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra."

• "Armstrong made scat singing an important part of jazz and blues music."

Which of the following best identifies the central idea about Armstrong in the text?

• He succeeded internationally as a jazz musician and introduced new styles of music.

• He didn't realize his full potential until he was as adult due to hardships as a child.

• He is a well-remembered musician, but his style is no longer practiced today.

• He used his popularity to address injustices during the Civil Rights Movement.

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Armstrong was a successful musician and has contributed to other types of music?

• "Armstrong himself had to leave school in 5th grade to work and earn money for the family."(paragraph 2)

• "One of their pieces, “West End Blues,” is considered to be one of the most artful pieces of jazz, and it brought greater respect to the musical style and introduced it to a wider audience." (paragraph 6)

• "In the 1940s he recognized that swing music’s days were numbered, so he formed a smaller band that he would play with for the rest of his career." (paragraph 7)

• "... but after he saw the consequences of school segregation on TV, he made a public statement against segregation." (paragraph 9)

What is the author's purpose in this text?

• to convince the reader to like jazz music

• to give information about Louis Armstrong

• to show Louis Armstrong as a hard-working person

• to tell a story about Louis Armstrong

Which of the following statements would be included in a summary of the text?

• Louis Armstrong is the best musician ever.

• Louis Armstrong has influenced other musicians and styles of music.

• Louis Armstrong has always played music.

• Louis Armstrong had lots of friends and mentors.

Which famous musician is known as the 'King of Pop'?

• A) Elvis Presley

• B) Michael Jackson

• C) Prince

• D) Freddie Mercury

What is the primary theme of the song 'Imagine' by John Lennon?

• A) Love and romance

• B) World peace and unity

• C) Personal success

• D) Adventure and exploration

Which of the following sentences uses correct grammar?

• A) Neither of the musicians were available for the concert.

• B) Each of the band members have their own instrument.

• C) The Beatles is a famous band from the 1960s.

• D) Both of the singers are performing tonight.