Jazz History

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Q1
Who was the greatest jazz composer and bandleader of all time?
Ella Fitzgerald
Charlie Parker
Duke Ellington
Miles Davis
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Q2
What city is often referred to as the birthplace of jazz?
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Kansas City
New York
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Q3
Which landmark jazz album was vital to bringing jazz music into the mainstream?
Dizzy Gillespie - Afro
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners
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Q4
The Savoy Ballroom was a central hub for racial integration and showcased notable jazz musicians during the era of segregation.
true
false
True or False
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Q5
What is the significance of the Harlem Renaissance in the development of jazz?
It marked the decline of jazz popularity in America.
It introduced jazz to European audiences.
It provided a platform for African American jazz musicians to gain recognition and exposure.
It led to the fusion of jazz with classical music.
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Q6
Which decade is known as the 'Jazz Age'?
1950s
1940s
1920s
1930s
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Q7
Which subgenre of jazz music originated in New Orleans in the early 20th century?
Latin Jazz
Smooth Jazz
Bebop
Dixieland
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Q8
Who is considered the 'King of Swing' and helped popularize jazz during the Swing Era?
Benny Goodman
Dizzy Gillespie
Count Basie
Thelonious Monk
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Q9
Connect the musician with the genre they are known for.
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Q10
Name an instrument that is typically used in jazz music.
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