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Jazz Instruments Trivia Quiz

I'll give you the name of a famous jazz personality, name the instrument the person is BEST known for.

A multiple-choice quiz by Phoenix3000. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Phoenix3000

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
50,034

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1591

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Question 1 of 10

1. Benny Goodman?

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2. Dizzy Gillespie?

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3. Milt Jackson?

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4. Dave Brubeck?

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5. Charles Mingus?

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Question 6 of 10

6. Julian 'Cannonball' Adderly?

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Question 7 of 10

7. Max Roach?

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cassandra Wilson? Hint

pianist

drummer

singer

clarinetist

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Question 9 of 10

9. John McLaughlin?

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bix Beiderbecke?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Benny Goodman?

Answer: Clarinet

Known most for 'Sing, Sing, Sing'

2. Dizzy Gillespie?

Answer: Trumpet

He of the large cheeks.

3. Milt Jackson?

Answer: Vibraphone

Of the Modern Jazz Quartet.

4. Dave Brubeck?

Answer: Piano

His quartet is best known for 'Take Five'.

5. Charles Mingus?

Answer: Bass

6. Julian 'Cannonball' Adderly?

Answer: Saxophone

Worked with Miles Davis on Kind of Blue, among other things.

7. Max Roach?

Answer: Drums

8. Cassandra Wilson?

Answer: singer

A bit of a cop-out, maybe, but the vocal instrument is just as important a musical tool as any other.

9. John McLaughlin?

Answer: Guitar

Another Davis collaborater, as well as having a number of other important jazz projects.

10. Bix Beiderbecke?

Answer: Cornet

Source: Author Phoenix3000

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