How much do you know about jazz?
Quiz by Carole Boucher
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- Q1Which city is often considered the birthplace of jazz?Los AngelesChicagoNew OrleansNew York City10s
- Q2Which instrument is often considered the backbone of jazz?PianoTrumpetSaxophoneDrums10s
- Q3Who is known as the 'First Lady of Song'?Sarah VaughanElla FitzgeraldBillie HolidayNina Simone10s
- Q4Who is considered the 'Father of Jazz'?Louis ArmstrongDuke EllingtonJelly Roll MortonBuddy Bolden10s
- Q5Which African-American musician is credited with introducing jazz to a wider audience and popularizing it?Louis ArmstrongDuke EllingtonCount BasieBenny Goodman10s
- Q6Which musical genre heavily influenced the birth of jazz?CountryClassicalRockBlues10s
- Q7Who is known as the 'Queen of Jazz'?Ella FitzgeraldBillie HolidaySarah VaughanNina Simone10s
- Q8
Jazz evolved from a blend of musical traditions. Which of the following is NOT a significant influence on the development of jazz?
European classical music
Native American musical traditions
Latin American rhythms
African rhythms and melodies
10s - Q9
Which famous jazz venue in New York City was a hotspot for jazz musicians and fans during the 1930s and 1940s?
The Apollo Theater
The Birdland
The Cotton Club
The Blue Note
10s - Q10
What role did Congo Square in New Orleans play in the development of jazz?
It served as a gathering place where African, European, and Caribbean musical traditions converged, contributing to the birth of jazz.
It was a jazz education institution where musicians received formal training.
It was a famous recording studio where early jazz musicians recorded their music
It was a popular dance club where swing music was first performed
10s - Q11
Which of the following instruments was commonly heard at Congo Square gatherings and had a significant influence on early jazz music?
Trombone
Violin
Accordion
Banjo
10s - Q12
What's the English for "réconforter " ?
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What's the English for "refuge " ?
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What's the French for "sorrow" ?
Users enter free textType an Answer15s - Q15
What's the English for "à la mode"?
Users enter free textType an Answer10s