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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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Artlara98

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3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,337

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who composed the song "Moonlight Serenade"? Hint

Glenn Miller

Les Brown

Benny Goodman

Ray Anthony

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Question 2 of 10

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

Benny Goodman

Earl Hines

Count Basie

Tony Pastor

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Question 3 of 10

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

Woody Herman

Benny Goodman

Duke Ellington

Louis Armstrong

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Frenes�" was performed by which artist during this era? Hint

Glenn Miller

Vaughn Monroe

Sammy Kaye

Artie Shaw

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Question 5 of 10

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

Jack Teagarden

Lawrence Welk

Artie Shaw

Tommy Dorsey

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Question 6 of 10

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

Swing Unlimited

Glenn Miller and his Orchestra

Les Brown and His Band of Renown

Cab Calloway and his Orchestra

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Question 7 of 10

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

Benny Goodman

Guy Lombardo

Artie Shaw

Ben Selvin

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Question 8 of 10

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

Harry James

Count Basie

Lionel Hampton

Duke Ellington

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Question 9 of 10

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

Buddy Rich

Gene Krupa

Bix Beiderbecke

Paul Whiteman

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Question 10 of 10

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

Benny Goodman

Tommy Dorsey

Count Basie

Glenn Miller

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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. "Frenes�" 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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