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Choose a Page:How big is a soccer pitch?What is a triathlon?What was the first full-length ani...*Where was jazz music first played?*Who built the earliest theatres?Where is the greatest cycle race held?What does the chequered flag stand...When were the first Olympic Games ...Who has won most Wimbledon titles?Who are heptathletes?What equipment do rock climbers use?How did the marathon race get its ...Where was chess invented? Where was jazz music first played? Jazz was first played in the United States, at the start of the 20th century. It became popular among black Americans, especially in New Orleans. In the 1920s jazz spread to other big cities, such as New York and Chicago. This new music mixed European harmony and melody with rhythms from Africa. The trumpet, the double bass, the drums, and a singer are a typical line-up for a jazz band.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Human World Chapter: Sports and Pastimes