Instruments of the Orchestra - Review

Question 1

Which is NOT a family of instruments?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Question 2

This PERCUSSION instrument can be TUNED to different pitches, and is a staple of any orchestra:

Accepted Answer

Timpani

Question 3

What technique is being used on the sustained notes in this clip?

Accepted Answer

Vibrato

Question 4

The _________ is considered a lower woodwind instrument, but actually has a wide and agile range.

Accepted Answer

Bassoon

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE: In this quartet, 1 player is playing pizzicato while the others are playing arco.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

What word do we use to mean "the unique quality of a sound"? (ex: bright, mellow, brassy, reedy, etc)

Accepted Answer

Timbre

Question 7

TRUE OR FALSE: The WOODWINDS typically sit behind the STRINGS and in front of the BRASS.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Which WOODWIND instrument is this?

Accepted Answer

Oboe

Question 9

Which BRASS instrument does NOT use valves, but instead uses a SLIDE?

Accepted Answer

Trombone

Question 10

What is the technique that describes a gliding through a number of pitches?

Accepted Answer

Glissando

Question 11

Which is the HIGHEST Woodwind instrument?

Accepted Answer

Piccolo

Question 12

Which PERCUSSION instrument is being used for this solo:

Accepted Answer

Triangle

Question 13

This is a sonata for ________ and piano:

Accepted Answer

Flute

Question 14

This is which sort of PERCUSSION instrument?

Accepted Answer

Bass Drum

Question 15

Name the missing instrument: Violin, ________, Cello, Double Bass, Harp

Accepted Answer

Viola

Question 16

TRUE or FALSE: The Saxophone is a TYPICAL instrument of the Orchestra.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

A VIRTUOSO is known for playing extremely easy music.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Which BRASS instrument is featured below?

Accepted Answer

French Horn

Question 19

TRUE OR FALSE: A TRILL is a musical figure that alternates between two DISTINCT neighbour notes rapidly.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

Who stands at the front of the orchestra and establishes the tempo and character that people play with?

Accepted Answer

The Conductor

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