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100

The name of this prominent musician of the late 19th Century that excelled at playing Ragtime music on the piano

Scott Joplin

100

Ragtime received it's name because of this reason

What is the melody sounded ragged?

100

What is an influence of Early Jazz?

Easy access to instruments, influence from African American culture, influence from European Brass Bands. 

100

This piece was written by what band, Louis Armstrong's first? (name the name of the song or band name)

Potato head blues (The Hot Five)

100
These two famous food brands of mac and cheese and ketchup (originally one brand) are splitting into two different companies. 

What is Kraft and Heinz?

200

This was the name of Louis Armstrong's Mentor

Joe "King" Oliver

200

The name of this rhythmic component that gave ragtime it's signature feel

What is syncopation?

200

Which instrument was not used in the early Hot Jazz Bands? Saxophone, Trumpet, or Trombone?

What is the saxophone?

200

Name this ragtime song and artist

Maple Leaf Rag, Scott Joplin

200

This festival just wrapped up, which takes place in the Nevada Desert, hosting upwards of 70,000 attendees. 

What is Burning Man?


300

This was the Father of the Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Solo, and Jazz

Who was Louis Armstrong?

300

Which jazz form is considered "Rhythm Changes"?

AABA

300


Jazz moved North to which city?

Chicago

300

This is the first jazz song ever recorded - Name and artist

Tiger Rag - Nick LaRocca

300

These two celebrities just got engaged - nicknamed gym and english teachers

Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?

400

This performer was one of the best trombone players of the Hot Jazz Era? Performed with "King" Oliver.

Who is Kid Ory?

400

The Blues are typically how many measures? 

(Think: _ bar blues)

12 bars

400

Jazz Moved north because of this method of transportation from New Orleans to Chicago. 

What is a riverboat?

400

This song is an example of what form? 

AABA

400

This famous fall flavor is back!

What is Pumpkin Spice?

500


What was Louis Armstrong's nickname?

Satchmo

500

Jazz music flourished in New York City in which illegal establishments?

What are Speakeasies? 
500

Jelly Roll Morton started using this form for writing his music? A sign of the Swing Era.

What are Arrangements?
500

What is the name of this march - which was typically played by European brass bands? (a precursor to jazz)

The Stars and Stripes Forever
500

This famous bakery is being replaced by Greers on Rt. 30 

What is Maple Doughnuts?