Jazz Quiz 1 Name: _______________________

Fill in the blanks with the chord progression for the 12-bar blues using roman numerals.

Measure: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Chord: ____ ____ ____ ____ _____ _____

7 8 9 10 11 12

____ ____ ____ ____ _____ _____

Match the definition to the phrase or word.

Word Bank:

Scat In the Pocket Improv Rhythm Section

Straight 8ths Swung 8ths Syncopation Tune

1. Do be do be dwa is an example of __________.

2. Jazz music is typically played with __________________, which means the 8th notes are

played unevenly.

3. ________________ is jazz slang meaning in time with

the beat, rather than dragging or rushing.

4. Jazz musicians tend to use this word, _____________, to refer to a song or piece of

music.

5. This term, _____________, is when a jazz musician performs music created on the spot.

6. The _______________ typically consists of a piano, drum set, and bass guitarist.

7. This term in jazz refers to moments when 8th notes are played evenly. ____________

8. This rhythmic style, _______________, is quite popular in jazz music, as it put rhythmic

emphasis on the off beats.