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1
Which of these tuba facts is actually true?
Tubas are not allowed in any orchestras of any type.
Tubas originally come from the Indian city of Dubai
Tubas can have piston or rotary valves
Tubas were one of the first instruments played by royalty
2
Which of these groups features a flute player who stands on one leg?
Nickelback
Metallica
Fetty Wap & Friends: The Early Years
Jethro Tull
3
The 17th century conductor J. B. Lully...
invented a system of clarinet keys
composed the first French music to use Asian melodies
wrote the music used in Shakespeare plays; still used today!
stabbed himself in the foot while conducting and died
4
The French Horn...
may only be produced in England, America, and Canada
has its origins in the hunting horns and war horns of old
is played everyday at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
has tubing that stretches out to 400 ft.
5
Which of these trumpet facts is true?
The modern trumpet was invented by a French scientist
Trumpets date back to before 1500 BC
A trumpet was taken to the moon by Neil Armstrong
TRUMPETZ R teh best!!!! #win
6
The name "Clarinet" .....
means "weapon" in Latin
comes from various, old, Italian words for "trumpet"
comes from the Clarins, a clan of musical vikings
comes from Anthony Clarini, an 18th century Italian inventor
7
Before 1770, another name for the oboe was..
Orbauch (pronounced Orbach)
Hautbois (pronounced "Oh bwah)
Double Reed, Trouble Deed, Faithful Steed, Go and Read
Oh, no
8
The trombone was originally called...
the sackbut
the trumpadoo
the trombador
the kelpigee
9
Who invented the saxophone?
Adolph Sax
Robbie Rotten
Sean A. Xophone
Leroy Jenkins
10
What is a term for the hole through which the flute is played?
embouchure hole
The thrill of the trill
note passage
aperture hole