Music Genera - Jazz
Which of these is an example of improvisation?
A. An actor who makes up his lines as he thinks of them
B. A trumpeter who plays a piece exactly as written
C. A singer who can't read written music
A. An actor who makes up his lines as he thinks of them
As an entertainer, what was Duke Ellington known for?
Jazz conductor for a big band and his piano playing
The Harlem Renaissance was a ___ of African-American culture.
A. Criticism
B. Blossoming
C. Mourning
D. Repression
B. Blossoming
Which state can be considered the birthplace of jazz?
A. New York
B. Louisiana
C. Illinois
B. Louisiana
As an entertainer, what was Louis Armstrong known for?
His trumpet playing and singing
Why did many African Americans leave the South after the Civil War.
A. To escape slavery
B. To find jobs in agriculture
C. To avoid racial discriminations
D. To gain citizenship
C. To avoid racial discriminations
What conclusion can you draw from the fact that jazz has changed so much over the years?
A. No single style has ever been truly popular
B. Jazz musicians often die before they can fully establish a new style
C. Creativity and exploring new ideas are essential parts of jazz music
C. Creativity and exploring new ideas are essential parts of jazz music
As an entertainer, what was Ella Fitzgerald known for?
Her singing and ability to improve and scat singing
What was one goal of the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Instill pride in African-American culture
B. End segregation in the South
C. Win voting rights for all
D. Ensure separate but equal public facilities for African Americans
A. Instill pride in African-American culture
Syncopation involves altering the natural _____ of a piece of music.
A. Instrumentation
B. Rhythm
C. Melody
B. Rhythm
As an entertainer, what was both B.B. King and Robert Johnson known for?
Their blues guitar ability
What can you infer about the economic status of African Americans prior to the Harlem Renaissance?
A. Nearly all were unemployed
B. Most were considered lower class
C. The vast majority were considered middle class
D. A large percentage were considered wealthy
B. Most were considered lower class
Which of the following instruments would normally be found in a jazz band?
A. Harp
B. Accordion
C. Saxophone
C. Saxophone
As an entertainer, what was Elvis Presley known for?
His singing where he blended Blues with Country to get a new genera: Rockabilly
What factor allowed many more African Americans to pursue careers in fields like medicine and law?
A. Spread of black businesses
B. Access to higher education
C. Shift from agriculture to industry
D. Push for unity among all Africans
B. Access to higher education