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Jazz originated in New Orleans in the early 1900s. Which instrument is considered the 'voice' of jazz?
Answer
Trumpet
The trumpet became jazz's signature voice, with legends like Louis Armstrong pioneering the instrument's expressive, improvised sound.
💡 Did you know?
New Orleans' unique blend of African, Caribbean, and European musical traditions created the ideal environment for jazz's birth.
Other options people guess
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Double bass
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- jazz
- trumpet
- New Orleans
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