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Music of New Orleans Trivia Quiz

This quiz includes a variety of question about music and musicians of the past and present. What they all have in common is their link to the city of New Orleans.

A multiple-choice quiz by saturnwreck. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
saturnwreck

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,264

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
496

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (7/10), Guest 66 (3/10), Guest 98 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Satchmo" is the nickname of which famous New Orleans' musician? Hint

Al Hirt

Louis Armstrong

Pete Fountain

Champion Jack Dupree

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Question 2 of 10

2. This song, written by a Los Angeles songwriter, became identified in the public mind with Hurricane Katrina and has been performed by such artists as Aaron Neville, John Boutte and Marcia Ball. Hint

Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Louisiana 1927

Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans

Louisiana Rain

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the song "Mother-In-Law", how did Ernie K-Doe described her? Hint

A perfect dear

Meanest woman in the world

More than a mother to me

The worst person I know

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the Marsalis brothers is best known for playing the saxophone? Hint

Delfeayo

Wynton

Branford

Jason

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which New Orleans brass band was founded by "Tuba" Phil Frazier, Keith Frazier and Kermit Ruffins in 1983? Hint

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Rebirth Brass Band

Storyville Stompers Brass Band

Bonerama

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following musicians associated with New Orleans was actually born in New Orleans? Hint

Washboard Chaz

Jon Cleary

Anders Osborne

Dr. Michael White

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Question 7 of 10

7. What music venue's name was inspired by the title of a song by Professor Longhair? Hint

Preservation Hall

Snug Harbor

Hookah Cafe

Tipitina's

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Jazz Fest" is held in New Orleans the last weekend in April and first weekend in May. What is the full name of "Jazz Fest" Hint

Jazz Festival of New Orleans

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Louisiana Jazz & Blues Festival

New Orleans Jazz & Louisiana Heritage Festival

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is a frottoir? Hint

A type of percussion instrument

A type of saxophone

A "naughty" lyric in Cajun music

A zydeco dance move

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mystikal, a New Orleans rap artist, was nominated for a Grammy award in 2003 for which song? Hint

Dilemma

Ghetto Fabulous

Respect My Mind

Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against the Wall)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Satchmo" is the nickname of which famous New Orleans' musician?

Answer: Louis Armstrong

"Satchmo" is short for Satchelmouth, which describes the way he shaped his mouth around the mouthpiece of his trumpet.

Answer: Louisiana 1927

Randy Newman's original version of Louisiana 1927 told the story of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 that destroyed parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Artists who have sung it since Hurricane Katrina have often adapted the lyrics to reflect the events of 2005.

3. In the song "Mother-In-Law", how did Ernie K-Doe described her?

Answer: The worst person I know

"Mother-in-Law" became a number one hit for Ernie K-Doe in 1961. The song was composed by Allen Toussaint and has been covered by such artists as Herman's Hermits and Huey Lewis.

4. Which of the Marsalis brothers is best known for playing the saxophone?

Answer: Branford

Wynton plays the trumpet, Jason is a drummer and Delfeayo plays the trombone.

5. Which New Orleans brass band was founded by "Tuba" Phil Frazier, Keith Frazier and Kermit Ruffins in 1983?

Answer: Rebirth Brass Band

Kermit Ruffins has since left Rebirth Brass Band and has had a very successful solo career. Tuba Phil continues to lead the Rebirth Brass Band.

6. Which of the following musicians associated with New Orleans was actually born in New Orleans?

Answer: Dr. Michael White

Washboard Chaz Leary is originally from New York, Anders Osborne was born in Sweden and Jon Cleary is from England.

7. What music venue's name was inspired by the title of a song by Professor Longhair?

Answer: Tipitina's

Tipitina's was opened in 1977 at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street and continues to be an important music venue in New Orleans.

8. "Jazz Fest" is held in New Orleans the last weekend in April and first weekend in May. What is the full name of "Jazz Fest"

Answer: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been held yearly since 1970 and attracts hundreds of thousands of music enthusiast to New Orleans each year.

9. What is a frottoir?

Answer: A type of percussion instrument

A frottoir is a rubboard, a percussion instrument commonly used in zydeco. It is a sheet metal vest that is played with a spoon or similar implement.

10. Mystikal, a New Orleans rap artist, was nominated for a Grammy award in 2003 for which song?

Answer: Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against the Wall)

Mystikal was nominated for "Bouncin' Back", but lost out to Nelly, with his song "Hot in Herre"

Source: Author saturnwreck

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