Duke Ellington: A Musical Journey
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What was Duke Ellington's given first name?

  • Kennedy
  • James
  • Harvey
  • Edward (correct)

In what city was Duke Ellington born?

  • New York City
  • Washington, D.C. (correct)
  • Chicago
  • Los Angeles

At what age did Duke Ellington begin piano lessons?

  • 5
  • 10
  • 12
  • 7 (correct)

What type of music is Duke Ellington most known for?

<p>Jazz (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Duke Ellington's first group?

<p>The Duke's Serenaders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what New York City club did Duke Ellington and his band gain an international audience?

<p>The Cotton Club (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which decade did Duke Ellington and his band tour the US and Europe, solidifying their status as a swing band?

<p>1930s (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument did Bubber Miley play, influencing the sound of Ellington's band?

<p>Trumpet (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many songs did Duke Ellington compose?

<p>More than 1,500 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a famous venue where Duke Ellington and his band performed?

<p>The Cotton Club (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Duke Ellington's signature song?

<p>Take the A Train (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the musical element that is fundamental to jazz, where stressed beats give a piece its rhythm?

<p>Syncopation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the jazz style that is a type of piano-based blues?

<p>Boogie-woogie (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the precursor to jazz that was popular between 1897 and 1918?

<p>Ragtime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era did Duke Ellington live through?

<p>The Jazz Age (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these elements identifies the blues?

<p>A distinctive scale and set of chords (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of jazz was played by big bands in the 1930s and makes you want to tap your feet?

<p>Swing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these songs was one of Duke Ellington's hits?

<p>It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Who was Duke Ellington?

A highly influential jazz musician, composer, and bandleader, known for his sophistication and adaptability.

Why was Duke Ellington so influential?

Ellington adapted to musical changes, remaining influential from the swing era to the 1960s.

What was 'Black and Tan'?

One of the first films Duke Ellington and his band appeared in.

Who were 'The Duke's Serenaders'?

Ellington's first group, formed at age 18.

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What was the Cotton Club?

A famous club in New York where Ellington gained international recognition.

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Who was Harvey Brooks?

A ragtime pianist who influenced Duke Ellington's piano techniques.

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Who was Bubber Miley?

His trumpet style brought a hotter, more contemporary sound to Duke Ellington's Orchestra.

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When was Duke Ellington born?

The year Duke Ellington was born.

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Duke Ellington

Prolific composer of over 1,500 songs, film scores, and jazz suites.

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The Cotton Club

Famous Harlem nightclub where Duke Ellington's band was the house band.

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"Take the A Train"

Signature song by Duke Ellington and his orchestra, a well-known jazz composition.

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Jazz

A musical genre blending African and European influences.

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The Blues

Expressive musical form characterized by a distinctive scale and chord progression.

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Boogie-Woogie

Piano-based blues music, good to dance to.

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Ragtime

Precursor to Jazz, with a "ragged" or syncopated rhythm. Popular in 1897-1918.

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Syncopation

A stress of beats that are not usually stressed.

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Swing

A variety of jazz with the ability to move your feet; popular in the 1930s.

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Ellington's featured players

Talented players featured in Ellington's orchestra.

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