Instruments of the Big Band
Famous Singers of the Swing Bands
Famous Songs of the Swing Band Era
Famous Inventions
Famous Food
100
This picture is of a woodwind instrument that is common to the swing band.
What is a Saxophone.
100
This singer sang great hits such as "Come Fly with Me" and "New York, New York."
Who is Frank Sinatra.
100
What is the name of the following song:
What is White Christmas
100
This toy was marketed in 1947 and fun in many ways. One way being to have it go down the stairs.
What is a Slinky.
100
These bit size chocolate treats were invented in 1941 during World War II. Their catch phrase is "It melts in your mouth, not in your hands.
What is M&M's.
200
The brass instrument shown is part of the swing band.
What is a trumpet.
200
This famous singer sang hits such as "Tea for Two" and "Love me or Leave me."
Who is Doris Day.
200
Please watch the clip to complete the name of this song "The way you (____) (_____)." (mark 0:45)
What is The Way You Look Tonight.
200
This appliance was invented in the early 1950's but not marketed until 1954. It went through several modifications to be a household item.
What is a microwave oven.
200
This tasty breakfast cereal was first released in 1941 but gained popularity 1940-1950.
What is Cheerios.
300
The picture shown here is a brass instrument common to the swing band. 
What is a trombone.
300
This famous jazz singer was known as the "Queen of Jazz" and had famous hits such as "A-Tisket, A-Tasket",& "Somebody to Watch Over Me"
Who is Ella Fitzgerald.
300
Please watch the following video and name the song Judy Garland is singing.
What is Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
300
This toy was originally invented in 1948, but due to poor sales did not become popular until 1957.
What is the Frisbee.
300
This type of cracker was introduced in 1935 and was a Canadian invention. They are still popular today.
What is Ritz Crackers.
400
Listen closely to this instrument.There is only one in a swing band.
What is a piano.
400
This famous jazz and swing musician played the clarinet and was also a famous band leader named the "King of Swing." He had the famous song "Sing, Sing, Sing."
Who is Benny Goodman.
400
Please listen to the following clip and name the song that Ella Fitzgerald is singing.
What is A-Tisket, A-Tasket
400
This was invented in 1948 and marketed in 1955. It is much like a zipper in clothing but has two sides that stick together.
What is Velcro.
400
This canned precooked meat was introduced in 1937 and gained popularity during World War II.
What is SPAM.
500
Listen closely to this instrument. There is only one in a swing band.(3:05 mark)
What is the drums.
500
This shows a famous American dancer, choreographer, singer, musician and actor. He was frequently associated with Ginger Rogers.
Who is Fred Astaire.
500
What is the name of the following song that Ella Fitzgerald is singing.
What is "It don't mean a thing, if it ain't got that swing."
500
This vehicle made its debut in 1940 and was first created for use in the military during World War II.
What is the Jeep.
500
This noodle based meal was introduced in 1937 and had the slogan "Make a meal for 4 in 9 minutes."
What is Kraft Dinner.