Introduction to Jazz Exam II "What Is Jazz?, How To Listen To Jazz, The Origins of Jazz"

Which of the following statements is true? a. The blues and ragtime are predecessors of jazz. b. Jazz and ragtime are predecessors of the blues. c. The blues and jazz are predecessors of ragtime. d. Blues, jazz and ragtime are unrelated musical styles.

the blues and ragtime are predecessors of jazz.

African musical tastes and traditions were carried on in the New World through a. written manuscripts. b. recordings. c. videos/films. d. children's games.

children's games.

In the music example "Build a New World" by Art Blakey the pianist uses the concept of: a) Pizzicato b) Comping c) Legato d) All of the above

comping

In the world of jazz, improvisation is the art of a) recognizing chord patterns and progressions. b) composing and performing at the same time. c) not responding to sound cues from other band members. d) playing from memory written music that has been rehearsed.

composing and performing at the same time.

Scott Joplin is best remembered for a. composing ragtime piano music. b. inventing the concept of syncopation. c. being the first to record the blues. d. incorporating improvisation into the blues.

composing ragtime piano music.

What was the primary social activity during the 19th century? a. The theater b. Dancing c. Ice cream socials d. Lawn tennis

dancing.

The confusion about the term jazz is that the music is often defined by a) the press / critics. b) each individual listener. c) the location of the performance. d) the number of instruments in a jazz ensemble.

each individual listener.

The general feel of 'swing' is a) unique to the various styles of jazz music. b) unique to the various styles of classical music. c) rarely found in any style of music. d) found in various styles of music.

found in various styles of music.

Syncopation occurs when accents are placed a. on the beats. b. on beats one and three. c. on beats one and two. d. in between beats.

in between beats.

When jazz musicians gather to play, they very first thing they do is a) determine the order of the soloists. b) select a tune everyone knows. c) establish the groove and tempo. d) coordinate their wardrobes.

select a tune everyone knows.

The standard Dixieland style of jazz developed from a. ragtime pianists imitating gospel singers. b. small bands trying to sound like larger bands. c. Creole musicians adding elements of classical music to jazz. d. adapting marching band music to the piano.

small bands trying to sound like larger bands.

The earliest jazz mainly provided music for a. African-American church services. b. military ceremonies. c. social dances. d. TV commercials.

social dances.

When performing with a large band where the musicians are seated, the soloist a) stands when improvising. b) stands and turns his back to the audience. c) moves off stage. d) remains seated during his solo.

stands when improvising.

According to the text, the two essential aspects of jazz are a) swing and improvisation. b) a saxophone and improvisation. c) a drum kit and a trumpet. d) lyrical melodies and danceable rhythms.

swing and improvisation.

The blues evolved out all of the musical styles below except for a. ballads. b. field hollars. c. ring shouts. d. symphonies.

symphonies.

Accents placed before or after the beat are called: a) harmony. b) improvisation. c) riffs. d) syncopation.

syncopation.

What aspect of Dixieland jazz is still an important part of jazz music today? a. The art of improvisation. b. The secondary line played by a clarinet. c. Stiff, military marching band rhythms. d. Providing popular music for social dancing.

the art of improvisation.

What was the racial ancestry of the Creoles of Color? a. African and French b. Spanish and Chinese c. French and Spanish d. Native American and African

African and French

The blues developed out the experiences of a. European immigrants. b. African-Americans. c. Creoles of Color. d. Native Americans.

African-Americans.

The blues originated in a. Africa. b. America. c. England. d. Spain.

America.

Which of the following styles is not a variety of jazz? a) Swing b) Dixieland c) Country d) Fusion

Country

All of the following musicians are widely recognized names in jazz except a) Miles Davis. b) Duke Ellington. c) John Coltrane. d) Elvis Presley.

Elvis Presley

Creoles of Color had a preference for a. undiluted African music. b. European music. c. African-American spirituals. d. the blues.

European music.

Which of the following is true in regards to the 'swing' feeling? a) Everyone agrees on what it is. b) No one has any idea what it is. c) Everyone has a different perception of it. d) Everyone prefers music without it.

Everyone has a different perception of it.

Which of the following is most true? a) Jazz is rarely heard outside the concert hall. b) Jazz is performed all over the world. c) Jazz music is unsuitable for social occasions. d) All jazz music is heavy and serious.

Jazz is performed all over the world.

New Orleans is a seaport city located at the mouth of the a. Louisiana River. b. Missouri River. c. Mississippi River. d. Ohio River.

Mississippi River.

The instruments used, in the composition "Up with the Lark" by Bill Evans are: a) Violin and Flute b) Piano and Cello c) Piano and Double Bass/Bass Fiddle d) Clarinet and Tenor Saxophone

Piano and Double Bass/Bass Fiddle

Which of the following is essential to creating that 'swing' feeling? a) A recurring melody with complex harmonies. b) A steady tempo played with spirit and feeling. c) A dramatic change in dynamics by the horns. d) A series of fluctuating tempos from the piano and bass.

a steady tempo played with spirit and feeling.

Which of the following is the best description of comping? a) Inserting kicks and prods on the bass drum. b) Accompanying soloists with syncopated chords. c) Playing one string on each beat of the measure. d) Inserting a mute into the bell of a trumpet.

accompanying soloists with syncopated chords.

Jazz developed and formed into its own style of music a. at the turn of the 19th C. b. during the early -to- mid 1800's. c. around the turn of the 20th C. d. between 1945 and the late 1960's.

around the turn of the 20th C.

A walking bass line is generally played by the a) bass. b) drums. c) saxophone. d) entire jazz ensemble.

bass.

The earliest instrumental blues a. borrowed from the stylings of blues singers. b. was based on the melodies of European church hymns. c. evolved out of early jazz. d. was undiluted African music.

borrowed from the stylings of blues singers.

The 'B' section of A-A-B-A form is known as the a) rhythm section. b) accompaniment. c) chorus. d) bridge.

bridge.

A composition in A-A-B-A form has how many melodies?

it has two melodies.

At the turn of the 20th C, music was primarily provided by a. live bands. b. radio broadcasts. c. CDs. d. phonograph records.

live bands.

What is the typical performance routine of a jazz ensemble when performing a tune they all know? a) Improvisation, main melody, improvisation b) Main melody, improvisation, main melody c) Main melody throughout the performance with slight changes d) There isn't an established routine that jazz musicians follow

main melody, improvisation, main melody.

Ragtime music combined the musical elements of a. European hymns and the blues. b. early jazz and the blues. c. marching band and banjo music. d. English ballads and field hollers.

marching band and banjo music.

Ragtime music is very similar in structure to: a. symphonic tone poems. b. the blues. c. marching band music. d. the ballad.

marching band music.

When improvising, most jazz musicians a) mix old themes and ideas with new themes and ideas. b) play written-out improvisations. c) avoid using the chord changes of the tune they are playing. d) avoid clashes in harmony.

mix old themes and ideas with new themes and ideas.

Improvisation became a part of jazz as a. musicians began taking liberties with the melodies. b. the chord progressions of various tunes grew more complex. c. fewer and fewer musicians could read music. d. musicians stopped filling in sounds to stretch out the music.

musicians began taking liberties with the melodies.

Throughout the history of jazz a) new styles emerged when musicians became wary of others imitating their style. b) new styles are influenced by and developed out of existing styles. c) earlier styles of jazz were eliminated as new styles emerged. d) only one style of jazz existed at one time.

new styles are influenced by and developed out of existing styles.

What is a chorus as it relates to the form of a musical composition? a) A group of singers--soprano, alto, tenor and bass. b) The 'B' section of A-A-B-A form. c) One complete play-through of a tune's chord progression. d) All of the 'A' sections of A-A-B-A form.

one complete play-through of a tune's chord progression.

In a jazz ensemble, comping is done by the: a) bass player. b) drummer. c) saxophonist. d) pianist.

pianist.

Ragtime music was originally composed for and performed by a. brass bands. b. singers. c. pianists. d. banjo players.

pianists.

In a jazz ensemble, the role of accompanists are primarily assigned to the a) saxophone and trumpet. b) clarinet and trombone. c) piano and bass. d) saxophone and piano.

piano and bass.

In the early days of ragtime music, 'to rag' meant to a. drag the tempo. b. play highly syncopated rhythms. c. play smoothly and connected.

play highly syncopated rhythms.

Bass players during the early years of jazz (30's-60's) primarily: a) were left out of the jazz ensemble. b) played on the first and third beats. c) played one note on every beat. d) comped behind the soloist.

played one note on every beat.

Some of the repertory for early jazz came from a. Roman Catholic church music. b. Appalachian mountain music. c. ragtime and blues. d. ballads and chanteys.

ragtime and blues.

Which styles of African-American music led to the development of jazz? a. Operas and symphonies b. Bluegrass and country c. Ragtime and the blues d. Ballads and sea chanteys

ragtime and the blues.

Some characteristics of early jazz music can be traced directly to a. ragtime piano music. b. operas. c. vaudeville shows. d. English madrigals.

ragtime piano music.

The composition "Maple Leaf Rag" by Scott Joplin is an example of: a) Fusion b) Rock and Roll c) Ragtime d) Blues

ragtime.

Unlike the Creoles of Color, the music of the blacks in New Orleans a. reflected a mixture of African and European musical styles. b. incorporated sophisticated European harmonies. c. was equally refined as that of the Creoles of Color. d. reflected a high level of technical fluency.

reflected a mixture of African and European musical styles.

Which of the following is true? a) The melody of an A-A-B-A tune is played once before and after the improvisation. b) The melody of an A-A-B-A tune is played twice before and after the improvisation. c) The improvisation is played before the main melody. d) The improvisation is played in between each section of A-A-B-A.

the melody of an A-A-B-A tune is played once before and after the improvisation.

Which of the following is not true? a) A jazz drummer interacts with the soloists using kicks and prods. b) The only function of a jazz drummer is to keep the time and groove. c) The role of the jazz drummer changed as jazz evolved. d) A drummer plays an important part in creating the overall sound of a jazz ensemble.

the only function of a jazz drummer is to keep the time and groove.

A pitch bend is a. altering the notes of a melody. b. the raising or lowering of a tone's pitch. c. playing accents in between beats. d. an unwavering, straight tone.

the raising or lowering of a tone's pitch.

The various styles of jazz can be determined by: a) the social and political events that coincide with a particular style of jazz. b) the unique improvisation, rhythm and harmonies to a particular style of jazz. c) the hair styles and fashions that were prevalent along with a particular style of jazz. d) the popularity of the music with the general public.

the unique improvisation, rhythm and harmonies to a particular style of jazz.

How do musicians keep their place while improvising? a) They keep the tune's melody in their heads while playing. b) They disregard the form and structure of the tune. c) They tap their feet or move their bodies in time with the beat. d) They don't keep their place while improvising as it dampens their creativity.

they keep the tune's melody in their heads while playing.

The music example "St. Louis Blues" sung by Bessie Smith uses the element of Blues: a) True b) False

true

The music example "Hot House" uses the following instruments: a) Two violins, Viola, Cello, Double Bass b) Trumpet, saxophone, drum set, piano, double bass/bass fiddle c) Two Flutes, two oboes and one bassoon d) None of the above

trumpet, saxophone, drum set, piano, double bass/bass fiddle

When performing a jazz tune, jazz musicians base their improvisations on the a) mood of the audience. b) tune's chord progression. c) number of musicians in the group. d) chord changes of another tune.

tune's chord progression.

In addition to listening to sounds, it may help the beginning listener to a) visualize the different layers of sound. b) know all the songs a jazz ensemble could ever possibly play. c) ask questions of the musicians during the performance. d) imagine the music as it would be played by Mozart or Beethoven.

visualize the different layers of sound.

The earliest blues was primarily a. vocal music. b. piano music. c. band music. d. solo guitar music.

vocal music.