Louis Armstrong Quiz -1
Question 1 |
One of the most famous songs Armstrong performed was......
Chameleon | |
Freddie the Freeloader | |
What A Wonderful World |
Question 2 |
Armstrong dropped his music during a recording session and started singing an improvised series of 'nonsense syllables' that became known as what type of singing?
Bop | |
Scat | |
Ballad |
Question 3 |
Armstrong had the nickname '__________,' which was short for satchel mouth, because of his big cheeks and smile.
Satchmo | |
Dizzy | |
Bird |
Question 4 |
When Armstrong was released from Reform School, he joined _____________'s band.
Miles Davis | |
Joe 'King' Oliver | |
John 'Dizzy' Gillespie |
Question 5 |
What were Armstrong's major instruments?
flute, clarinet | |
saxophone, trombone | |
trumpet, vocals |
Question 6 |
Where was Louis Armstrong born?
Chicago | |
New Orleans | |
Atlanta | |
Birmingham |
Question 7 |
Where did Armstrong first learn to play the cornet?
With trumpeter Joe 'King' Oliver | |
At home | |
In reform school |
Question 8 |
What was the name of one of Armstrong's bands in the early 1920's?
The Bebops | |
The Chili Peppers | |
The Hot Five |
Question 9 |
When Armstrong was a teen, he was sent to ....
reform school for shooting a gun in public | |
another country to learn to play the trumpet | |
a military school to complete high school |
Question 10 |
Armstrong was known as the first true improviser of jazz music and was also known for his ....
Smooth, soft voice | |
Expertise in saxophone technique | |
Deep, gravelly voice |
There are 10 questions to complete.
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