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Take a 25 question quiz to test and certify your knowledge of the tutorial-video course
Music Theory 201 - Jazz Theory Explored.
Get a mark of 80% or higher to pass this quiz!
1
A series of chords which lead into the next section or repetition of a song is called ___________.
a vamp
a turnaround
an extension
a head
2
The comping instruments provide the _________ in a jazz song.
harmony
melody
solos
3
West Coast Jazz is another way to describe _______.
Bebop
Hard bop
Swing
Cool jazz
4
In jazz, the kick and snare provide the backbone of the beat by playing on the stronger beats. True or false?
False
True
5
What is this scale? C - D - E - G - A
C bebop scale
C minor pentatonic
C blues scale
C major pentatonic
6
Which of the following has the same note as the E phrygian mode?
G myxolydian mode
B locrian mode
All answers are correct
C ionian mode mode
7
What are "Trading fours?
When each musician improvise solos for 4 bars turn by turn
When each musician improvise solos for 4 choruses turn by turn
When 4 musicians improvise together for 4 choruses
When 4 musicians improvise together for 4 bars
8
Which of the following is not a mode of the major scale?
Superlocrian
Phrygian
Dorian
Mixolydian
9
Dizzy Gillespie was part of the _______ era.
Hard bop
Cool jazz
Swing
Bebop
10
What type of music blends elements of rock music with jazz improvisation?
Jazz Fusion
Neo-Bop
Smooth Jazz
Free Jazz
11
Is practicing 15 minutes a day enough?
No, you should at least practice 30 minutes to improve your playing and improvisation skills
Yes, if the practice sessions are focused
12
Which album brought the concept of modal to a wider audience?
"First Circle" by Pat Metheny
"Giant Steps" by John Coltrane
"Future Shock" by Herbie Hancock
"Kind of Blue" by Miles Davis
13
The 9th extension is the same as ______.
the 5th
the 4th
the 2nd
the 6th
14
What is this chord? G - Bb - D - F - C
G-11
G11
G9
G-9
15
In jazz, the melody is referred as the head. True or false?
False
True
16
In jazz, the Dorian mode is often used over Minor 7th chords. True or false?
False
True
17
What is the C Major Pentatonic Scale?
C E F G A
C D E F G
C E G A B
C D E G A
18
How is the G major 7th notated on a chord chart?
With a triangle
With a a circle with a slash through it
With the number 7
With a circle
19
What is the difference between a minor 7th chord and a half-diminished 7th chord?
The half-diminished 7th chord has a flatted 5th
The half-diminished 7th chord has a flatted 7th
The half-diminished 7th chord has a flatted 3rd
The half-diminished 7th chord has a raised 7th
20
32-bar form are rarely used in jazz. True or false?
True
False
21
What is the difference between a major 7th chord and a dominant 7th chord?
The dominant 7th chord has a flatted 7th
The dominant 7th chord has a flatted 5th
The dominant 7th chord has a flatted 3rd
The dominant 7th chord has a raised 7th
22
Which mode includes the following notes? C - D - E - F# - G - A -B - C
C Aeolian
C Superlocrian
C Lydian
C Dorian
23
Which mode is associated with major 7th #11 chords?
Dorian
Mixolydian
Lydian
Phrygian
24
Jazz began its development in __________.
Washington
Los Angeles
New York City
New Orleans
25
A G▵ chord is the same as a G7 chord. True or false?
False
True
Music Theory 201
Jazz Theory Explored
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