What was the first instrument that Armstrong played?
The cornet.
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What was Armstrong's nickname and why?
Satchmo because he has a large mouth.
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Which two bands did Louis Armstrong run with the word 'Hot' in them?
Hot Five and Hot Seven.
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Which was the first band that Louis Armstrong joined where he met Lil Hardin and where was this?
Creole Jazz Band in Chicago.
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Which band did Armstrong play in when he moved to New York?
Fletcher Henderson's Band.
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Name three songs that Armstrong was famous for.
What a Wonderful World, Hello, Dolly!, and Sittin' in the Sun.
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. What was the style of singing called that Armstrong was known for?
**** singing.
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When and where did Armstrong die?
He had a heart attack on July 6th 1971, in Queens NYC.
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Name two rhythmic features often found in jazz music.
Swung quavers and syncopation.
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What are the main features of Dixieland?
The usual instrumentation is trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, drums and banjo. Uses collective improvisation. Each instrument has it's own specific role.
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Card 2
Front
What was the first instrument that Armstrong played?
Back
The cornet.
Card 3
Front
What was Armstrong's nickname and why?
Back
Card 4
Front
Which two bands did Louis Armstrong run with the word 'Hot' in them?
Back
Card 5
Front
Which was the first band that Louis Armstrong joined where he met Lil Hardin and where was this?
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