Through the Ages
Name any influence of Pre-Jazz.
African American, Caribbean, European, etc.
Where is known as the "Birthplace of Jazz?"
New Orleans
What jazz style is usually formatted in 12 bars.
Blues
Why was jazz not allowed in Paris before the writing of Afternoon in Paris?
Because of German Occupation
What is another name of New Orleans style Jazz?
Second Line
What word is the concept of making up a melody that fits with the harmony?
Improvisation
Ragtime is primarily music written for trumpet.
True or False
False
Name any subgenre of jazz.
Dixieland, big band, cool jazz, bebop, etc.
What famous jazz musician has the nickname "Satchmo"
Louis Armstrong
What notes are found in a Bb7 chord.
Bb, D, F, Ab
Louis Armstrong was one of the first great jazz soloists and played the:
Trumpet
Name a modern form of music that influenced by jazz.
Rock & Roll or Hip Hop
Who wrote the song Spain?
Chick Corea
What is the term for rhythm that is played "off the beat"
Syncopation
The supporting notes underneath the melody is called...
Harmony
Why is there little knowledge of Pre-Jazz music styles?
No Recordings/slavery
Who was the tenor saxophone player who recently passed away?
Sonny Rollins
Tell me all the notes found in a C Blues Scale.
C, Eb, F, F#, G, Bb, C
What is a "chord"?
two or more different notes played at the same time