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1

Conventional jazz instruments include the cornet, trumpet, flugelhorn and trombone. All these instruments are part of what family?
A)Brass
B)Woodwinds
C)String
D)Keyboard
2

The part of a drumset which creates a smooth, connected flow of skipping attacks, propelling the music forward.
A)Bass Drum
B)Ride Cymbal
C)Snare Drum
D)Floor Tom
3

At the heart of each major stylistic shift in jazz is:
A)The Rhythm Section
B)Technology
C)Economic Considerations
D)The Blues
4

The way in which a performer attacks or initiates a note is called
A)Articulation
B)Swing
C)Syncopation
D)Legato
5

The first great jazz musician to establish a clear concept of swing:
A)Louis Jordan
B)Louis Armstrong
C)Joe Armstrong
D)Freddie Keppard
6

A vocal improvisation using nonsense syllables
A)Scat
B)Ragtibop
C)Paraphrase
D)Chorus
7

Jazz musicians sometimes gather to explore, experiment, and learn from each other in performance while disregarding the public's likes and dislikes. This is called a
A)Jam Session
B)Gig
C)Riff
D)Head Chart
8

One complete cycle through the song's chord progression is called a:
A)Bridge
B)Tag
C)Chorus
D)Symbol
9

Alternating improvised phrases between drummers and other soloists is called:
A)Trading Fours
B)Jamming
C)Vamping
D)Scatting
10

In most styles of jazz, the improvised solo follows the same harmonic sequence and form as the:
A)Bridge
B)Melody
C)Rhythm
D)Blues





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