Singers & Vocalist Jazz Singers

Question 1

Which jazz vocalist is known as the 'First Lady of Song'?

Accepted Answer

Ella Fitzgerald

Answer

Billie Holiday

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Sarah Vaughan

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Nina Simone

Question 2

What is 'scat singing' in jazz vocal performance?

Accepted Answer

Improvising melodies using nonsense syllables instead of words

Answer

Singing folk songs outdoors

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Singing in foreign languages

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Performing without accompaniment

Question 3

Billie Holiday is associated with which landmark jazz venue in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Apollo Theater

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Birdland

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The Cotton Club

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Carnegie Hall

Question 4

What does it mean when a jazz singer 'phrases behind the beat'?

Accepted Answer

Singing notes slightly after where they fall in strict time for a relaxed feel

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Singing faster than the rhythm section

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Forgetting the lyrics

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Singing in a lower key than written

Question 5

Which jazz singer is known for the recording 'Round Midnight' and a voice often described as celestial?

Accepted Answer

Sarah Vaughan

Answer

Carmen McRae

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Betty Carter

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Abbey Lincoln

Question 6

What is a 'standard' in the context of jazz singing?

Accepted Answer

A well-known song from the Great American Songbook widely performed by jazz singers

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A song written specifically for jazz clubs

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The correct way to tune an instrument

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A beginner-level jazz piece