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Quiz about Big Band Hits
Quiz about Big Band Hits

Big Band Hits Trivia Quiz


The biggest hits of the big band era. Can you name the musician who made the song famous?

A multiple-choice quiz by Artlara98. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Artlara98
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
371,337
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
260
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who composed the song "Moonlight Serenade"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The song "Sing, Sing, Sing" was most popular with which musician? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which famous musician composed and performed the song "Woodchopper's Ball"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Frenesí" was performed by which artist during this era? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which band leader was most noted for the song "I'll Never Smile Again"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Sung by Doris Day, the song "Sentimental Journey" was performed by which big band? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The popular tune "Let's Dance" was performed by which musician? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "One O'Clock Jump" was written by this man and became the theme song of his band. Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This man was a drummer for Benny Goodman and recorded the famous song "Sing, Sing, Sing" Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "In the Mood" was performed by which musician and his band? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who composed the song "Moonlight Serenade"?

Answer: Glenn Miller

"Moonlight Serenade" was Glenn Miller's signature tune. When it was first introduced in 1939, it became an instant hit.
2. The song "Sing, Sing, Sing" was most popular with which musician?

Answer: Benny Goodman

In 1937, Goodman recorded the song, which lasted eight minutes and 43 seconds.
3. Which famous musician composed and performed the song "Woodchopper's Ball"?

Answer: Woody Herman

"Woodchopper's Ball" was written in 1939 and is considered a jazz standard.
4. "Frenesí" was performed by which artist during this era?

Answer: Artie Shaw

Shaw's recording of this song reached number one on the the Billboard pop chart.
5. Which band leader was most noted for the song "I'll Never Smile Again"?

Answer: Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey and his band performed the song while a very young Frank Sinatra sang backed by The Pied Pipers.
6. Sung by Doris Day, the song "Sentimental Journey" was performed by which big band?

Answer: Les Brown and His Band of Renown

"Sentimental Journey" was Doris Day's first number one hit of 1945.
7. The popular tune "Let's Dance" was performed by which musician?

Answer: Benny Goodman

"Let's Dance" was recorded by Goodman while performing on the radio show of the same name.
8. "One O'Clock Jump" was written by this man and became the theme song of his band.

Answer: Count Basie

Written in 1937, "One O'Clock Jump" is considered a jazz standard.
9. This man was a drummer for Benny Goodman and recorded the famous song "Sing, Sing, Sing"

Answer: Gene Krupa

After playing with different bands, Gene Krupa went on to form his own in 1938.
10. "In the Mood" was performed by which musician and his band?

Answer: Glenn Miller

"In the Mood" is still a very popular song today in many jazz bands.
Source: Author Artlara98

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