Jazz & Blues Topic Test
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21 questions
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What is the missing chord (a)?
What is the missing chord (a)?
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What is the missing chord (b)?
What is the missing chord (b)?
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What is the missing chord (c)?
What is the missing chord (c)?
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What is the missing chord (d)?
What is the missing chord (d)?
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What is the name of the bass line commonly used in Jazz and Blues that consists of continuous crotchet or quaver notes?
What is the name of the bass line commonly used in Jazz and Blues that consists of continuous crotchet or quaver notes?
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Name 3 typical 'rhythm section' instruments found in a Jazz or Blues ensemble
Name 3 typical 'rhythm section' instruments found in a Jazz or Blues ensemble
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In the blues scale, which notes are the 'Blue notes'? Match the notes to the note type
In the blues scale, which notes are the 'Blue notes'? Match the notes to the note type
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
G | arrow_right_alt | Blue Note |
F | arrow_right_alt | Blue Note |
Eb | arrow_right_alt | Blue Note |
Bb | arrow_right_alt | Not a blue note |
Gb | arrow_right_alt | Not a blue note |
C | arrow_right_alt | Not a blue note |
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What makes these notes 'Blue notes'?
What makes these notes 'Blue notes'?
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What is this common rhythmic feature found in Jazz and Blues?
What is this common rhythmic feature found in Jazz and Blues?
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Name 2 different 'Front line' instruments found in a Jazz or Blues ensemble.
Name 2 different 'Front line' instruments found in a Jazz or Blues ensemble.
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What is the texture at the start of the piece?
What is the texture at the start of the piece?
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How would you describe the part being played by the Double bass at this point?
How would you describe the part being played by the Double bass at this point?
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How is the double bass being played?
How is the double bass being played?
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What is the drummer using to play the drum kit?
What is the drummer using to play the drum kit?
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At this point of the piece the saxophonist is playing an improvised melody. What is this section of the piece called?
At this point of the piece the saxophonist is playing an improvised melody. What is this section of the piece called?
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Fill in the missing word: - At this point the melody is pre-composed and is no longer improvised. This section is called the _______.
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What is the name of the keyboard instrument playing the chords?
What is the name of the keyboard instrument playing the chords?
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The guitarist wobbles his finger on the string. What is this technique called?
The guitarist wobbles his finger on the string. What is this technique called?
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What is the name of the chord pattern used in this piece?
What is the name of the chord pattern used in this piece?
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How are the lyrics of the verse structured?
How are the lyrics of the verse structured?
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What mood does the music create and how can this be heard in the music? Refer to the elements of music.
What mood does the music create and how can this be heard in the music? Refer to the elements of music.