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Quiz about Jazz Instruments
Quiz about Jazz Instruments

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.
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Author
Phoenix3000
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
50,034
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1587
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Question 1 of 10
1. Benny Goodman?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 2 of 10
2. Dizzy Gillespie?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 3 of 10
3. Milt Jackson?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 10
4. Dave Brubeck?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 5 of 10
5. Charles Mingus?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. Julian 'Cannonball' Adderly?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 7 of 10
7. Max Roach?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. Cassandra Wilson? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. John McLaughlin?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. Bix Beiderbecke?

Answer: (One Word)

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Oct 11 2024 : Flyingdoctor72: 6/10
Sep 22 2024 : Guest 46: 7/10

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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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