Jazz Terminology Quiz

What does the jazz term "axe" mean?

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

• A jazz musician

• A hat

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

• To sing a song

• To play an instrument

• To dance

• To write music

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

• A type of song

• A jazz musician

• A musical instrument

• A dance move

What does "chops" mean in jazz slang?

• A type of food

• A musical instrument

• That someone can play an instrument well

• A dance style

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

• To play an instrument

• To understand something

• To dance

• To sing

What does "jake" mean in jazz slang?

• Bad

• Okay

• Excellent

• Confused

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

• A musical instrument

• A hat

• A type of song

• A dance move

What does "sharp" mean in jazz slang?

• Unfashionable

• Fashionable

• Confused

• Angry

In jazz, what does "tag" refer to?

• The beginning of a song

• A type of dance

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

• A musical instrument

What does "skins player" mean in jazz terminology?

• A singer

• A dancer

• A drummer

• A guitarist