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In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
CHAP: 1: What is Jazz?
1) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following styles is not a variety ‘of’ jazz?
a. Swing
b) Dixieland
c) Country
d) Fusion
ANS: c
PGE# : 1; ‘THE’ WORLD ‘OF’ JAZZ
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2) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following is most true?
a. Jazz is rarely heard outside ‘the’ concert hall.
b) Jazz is performed all over ‘the’ world.
c) Jazz music is unsuitable ‘for’ social occasions.
d) All jazz music is heavy ‘and’ serious.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; ‘THE’ WORLD ‘OF’ JAZZ
3) All ‘of’ ‘the’ following musicians are widely recognized names in jazz except
a. Miles Davis.
b) Duke Ellington.
c) John Coltrane.
d) Elvis Presley.
ANS: d
PGE# : 2; ‘THE’ WORLD ‘OF’ JAZZ
4) ‘the’ confusion about ‘the’ term jazz is that ‘the’ music is often defined by
a. ‘the’ press / critics.
b) each individual listener.
c) ‘the’ location ‘of’ ‘the’ performance.
d) ‘the’ number ‘of’ instruments in a jazz ensemble.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
5) According to ‘the’ text, ‘the’ two essential aspects ‘of’ jazz are
a. swing ‘and’ improvisation.
b) a saxophone ‘and’ improvisation.
c) a drum kit ‘and’ a trumpet.
d) lyrical melodies ‘and’ danceable rhythms.
ANS: a
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
6) ‘the’ art ‘of’ simultaneously composing ‘and’ performing music is called
a. syncopation.
b. improvisation.
c. comping.
d. swing feel.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
7) When performing a jazz tune, jazz musicians base their improvisations on ‘the’
a. mood ‘of’ ‘the’ audience.
b) tune's chord progression.
c) number ‘of’ musicians in ‘the’ group.
d) chord changes ‘of’ another tune.
ANS: d
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PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
8) When jazz musicians gather to play, they very first thing they do is
a. determine ‘the’ order ‘of’ ‘the’ soloists.
b) select a tune everyone knows.
c) establish ‘the’ groove ‘and’ tempo.
d) coordinate their wardrobes.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
9) In a jazz ensemble, ‘the’ role ‘of’ accompanists are primarily assigned to ‘the’
a. saxophone ‘and’ trumpet.
b) clarinet ‘and’ trombone.
c) piano ‘and’ bass.
d) saxophone ‘and’ piano.
ANS: c
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
10) What is ‘the’ typical performance routine ‘of’ a jazz ensemble when performing a tune they all know?
a. Improvisation, main melody, improvisation
b) Main melody, improvisation, main melody
c) Main melody throughout ‘the’ performance ‘with’ slight changes
d) There isn't an established routine that jazz musicians follow
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
11) Written arrangements are commonly used by
a. large jazz bands.
b) piano soloists.
c) soloists when improvising.
d) ‘the’ audience / listeners.
ANS: a
PGE# : 3; DEFINING JAZZ
12) ‘the’ general feel ‘of’ 'swing' is
a. unique to ‘the’ various styles ‘of’ jazz music.
b) unique to ‘the’ various styles ‘of’ classical music.
c) rarely found in any style ‘of’ music.
d) found in various styles ‘of’ music.
ANS: d
PGE# : 3; DEFINING JAZZ
13) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following is essential to creating that 'swing' feeling?
a. A recurring melody ‘with’ complex harmonies.
b) A steady tempo played ‘with’ spirit ‘and’ feeling.
c) A dramatic change in dynamics by ‘the’ horns.
d) A series ‘of’ fluctuating tempos from ‘the’ piano ‘and’ bass.
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ANS: b
PGE# : 4; DEFINING JAZZ
14) ‘the’ ' swing' feeling is also created by
a. alternating tension ‘with’ relaxation in ‘the’ rhythm ‘and’ melodic line.
b) limiting ‘the’ number ‘of’ solo improvisations.
c) eliminating ‘the’ piano ‘and’ bass from ‘the’ jazz ensemble.
d) avoiding a steady tempo that creates a groove.
ANS: a
PGE# : 3-4; DEFINING JAZZ
15) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following is true in regards to ‘the’ 'swing' feeling?
a. Everyone agrees on what it is.
b) No one has any idea what it is.
c) Everyone has a different perception ‘of’ it.
d) Everyone prefers music without it.
ANS: c
PGE# : 5; DEFINING JAZZ
16) Accents placed before or after ‘the’ beat are called:
a. harmony.
b) improvisation.
c) riffs.
d) syncopation.
ANS: d
PGE# : 4; DEFINING JAZZ
17) ‘the’ various styles ‘of’ jazz can be determined by:
a. ‘the’ social ‘and’ political events that coincide ‘with’ a particular style ‘of’ jazz.
b) ‘the’ unique improvisation, rhythm ‘and’ harmonies to a particular style ‘of’ jazz.
c) ‘the’ hair styles ‘and’ fashions that were prevalent along ‘with’ a particular style ‘of’
jazz.
d) ‘the’ popularity ‘of’ ‘the’ music ‘with’ ‘the’ general public.
Answer : b
PGE# : 5; DEFINING JAZZ
18) Throughout ‘the’ history ‘of’ jazz
a. new styles emerged when musicians became wary ‘of’ others imitating their style.
b) new styles are influenced by ‘and’ developed out ‘of’ existing styles.
c) earlier styles ‘of’ jazz were eliminated as new styles emerged.
d) only one style ‘of’ jazz existed at one time.
ANS: b
PGE# : 6; DEFINING JAZZ
19) According to ‘the’ text, one's first encounter ‘with’ music they've heard defined as jazz
a. can influence one's perception ‘of’ what jazz is.
Test Bank
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
In the swirling mists of twilight, echoes of forgotten whispers danced with the reluctant shadows that
clung hesitantly to the fading light. Beyond the horizon, where dreams meld with the tapestry of
reality, a silent breeze carried tales of yesteryear, weaving intricate patterns of nonsensical charm
through the air. Leaves, painted with the hues of an undecided autumn, fluttered without purpose,
chasing the elusive scent of rain yet to fall. Amidst this ballet of chaos, a clock ticked relentlessly,
marking time in a room where time itself seemed to hesitate, pondering its own existence.
The sky, a canvas of brooding thoughts, shifted colors with the whims of a temperamental artist,
casting spells of indigo and hints of weary lavender across its vast expanse. Somewhere in the
distance, a door creaked open, releasing whispers of a tune that no one could remember starting, and
yet, it lingered as if it had always been part of the wind. Underneath the canopy of a bewildered
moon, shadows whispered to the stars, sharing secrets not meant for the daylight, crafting stories
spun from the fabric of the fantastical and the mundane, intertwined in an endless waltz of the
beautifully absurd.
CHAP: 1: What is Jazz?
1) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following styles is not a variety ‘of’ jazz?
a. Swing
b) Dixieland
c) Country
d) Fusion
ANS: c
PGE# : 1; ‘THE’ WORLD ‘OF’ JAZZ
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2) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following is most true?
a. Jazz is rarely heard outside ‘the’ concert hall.
b) Jazz is performed all over ‘the’ world.
c) Jazz music is unsuitable ‘for’ social occasions.
d) All jazz music is heavy ‘and’ serious.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; ‘THE’ WORLD ‘OF’ JAZZ
3) All ‘of’ ‘the’ following musicians are widely recognized names in jazz except
a. Miles Davis.
b) Duke Ellington.
c) John Coltrane.
d) Elvis Presley.
ANS: d
PGE# : 2; ‘THE’ WORLD ‘OF’ JAZZ
4) ‘the’ confusion about ‘the’ term jazz is that ‘the’ music is often defined by
a. ‘the’ press / critics.
b) each individual listener.
c) ‘the’ location ‘of’ ‘the’ performance.
d) ‘the’ number ‘of’ instruments in a jazz ensemble.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
5) According to ‘the’ text, ‘the’ two essential aspects ‘of’ jazz are
a. swing ‘and’ improvisation.
b) a saxophone ‘and’ improvisation.
c) a drum kit ‘and’ a trumpet.
d) lyrical melodies ‘and’ danceable rhythms.
ANS: a
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
6) ‘the’ art ‘of’ simultaneously composing ‘and’ performing music is called
a. syncopation.
b. improvisation.
c. comping.
d. swing feel.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
7) When performing a jazz tune, jazz musicians base their improvisations on ‘the’
a. mood ‘of’ ‘the’ audience.
b) tune's chord progression.
c) number ‘of’ musicians in ‘the’ group.
d) chord changes ‘of’ another tune.
ANS: d
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PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
8) When jazz musicians gather to play, they very first thing they do is
a. determine ‘the’ order ‘of’ ‘the’ soloists.
b) select a tune everyone knows.
c) establish ‘the’ groove ‘and’ tempo.
d) coordinate their wardrobes.
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
9) In a jazz ensemble, ‘the’ role ‘of’ accompanists are primarily assigned to ‘the’
a. saxophone ‘and’ trumpet.
b) clarinet ‘and’ trombone.
c) piano ‘and’ bass.
d) saxophone ‘and’ piano.
ANS: c
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
10) What is ‘the’ typical performance routine ‘of’ a jazz ensemble when performing a tune they all know?
a. Improvisation, main melody, improvisation
b) Main melody, improvisation, main melody
c) Main melody throughout ‘the’ performance ‘with’ slight changes
d) There isn't an established routine that jazz musicians follow
ANS: b
PGE# : 2; DEFINING JAZZ
11) Written arrangements are commonly used by
a. large jazz bands.
b) piano soloists.
c) soloists when improvising.
d) ‘the’ audience / listeners.
ANS: a
PGE# : 3; DEFINING JAZZ
12) ‘the’ general feel ‘of’ 'swing' is
a. unique to ‘the’ various styles ‘of’ jazz music.
b) unique to ‘the’ various styles ‘of’ classical music.
c) rarely found in any style ‘of’ music.
d) found in various styles ‘of’ music.
ANS: d
PGE# : 3; DEFINING JAZZ
13) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following is essential to creating that 'swing' feeling?
a. A recurring melody ‘with’ complex harmonies.
b) A steady tempo played ‘with’ spirit ‘and’ feeling.
c) A dramatic change in dynamics by ‘the’ horns.
d) A series ‘of’ fluctuating tempos from ‘the’ piano ‘and’ bass.
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ANS: b
PGE# : 4; DEFINING JAZZ
14) ‘the’ ' swing' feeling is also created by
a. alternating tension ‘with’ relaxation in ‘the’ rhythm ‘and’ melodic line.
b) limiting ‘the’ number ‘of’ solo improvisations.
c) eliminating ‘the’ piano ‘and’ bass from ‘the’ jazz ensemble.
d) avoiding a steady tempo that creates a groove.
ANS: a
PGE# : 3-4; DEFINING JAZZ
15) Which ‘of’ ‘the’ following is true in regards to ‘the’ 'swing' feeling?
a. Everyone agrees on what it is.
b) No one has any idea what it is.
c) Everyone has a different perception ‘of’ it.
d) Everyone prefers music without it.
ANS: c
PGE# : 5; DEFINING JAZZ
16) Accents placed before or after ‘the’ beat are called:
a. harmony.
b) improvisation.
c) riffs.
d) syncopation.
ANS: d
PGE# : 4; DEFINING JAZZ
17) ‘the’ various styles ‘of’ jazz can be determined by:
a. ‘the’ social ‘and’ political events that coincide ‘with’ a particular style ‘of’ jazz.
b) ‘the’ unique improvisation, rhythm ‘and’ harmonies to a particular style ‘of’ jazz.
c) ‘the’ hair styles ‘and’ fashions that were prevalent along ‘with’ a particular style ‘of’
jazz.
d) ‘the’ popularity ‘of’ ‘the’ music ‘with’ ‘the’ general public.
Answer : b
PGE# : 5; DEFINING JAZZ
18) Throughout ‘the’ history ‘of’ jazz
a. new styles emerged when musicians became wary ‘of’ others imitating their style.
b) new styles are influenced by ‘and’ developed out ‘of’ existing styles.
c) earlier styles ‘of’ jazz were eliminated as new styles emerged.
d) only one style ‘of’ jazz existed at one time.
ANS: b
PGE# : 6; DEFINING JAZZ
19) According to ‘the’ text, one's first encounter ‘with’ music they've heard defined as jazz
a. can influence one's perception ‘of’ what jazz is.
