Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021 » Chapter 8 Reading Quiz

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Question #1
A mechanism that generates musical vibrations and launches them into the air is called a:
A.   metronome
B.   register
C.   instrument
Question #2
Flutes, whistles, and bagpipes fall into what instrument classification?
A.   idiophones
B.   chordophones
C.   aerophones
Question #3
Which of the following is an example of an idiophone?
A.   harp
B.   cymbal
C.   accordion
Question #4
Which is NOT an example of a chordophone?
A.   guitar
B.   koto
C.   xylophone
Question #5
Instrument builders have sought to replicate the sound of the human voice, including the characteristic throbbing effect called:
A.   vibrato
B.   baritone
C.   register
Question #6
An instrument that produces sound from a vibrating string is called a:
A.   chordophone
B.   idiophone
C.   membranophone
Question #7
Which of the following terms best describes instruments made with stretched skins?
A.   skinophone
B.   idiophone
C.   membranophone
Question #8
The bowed string instrument with the highest range is the:
A.   cello
B.   violin
C.   viola
Question #9
A pizzicato effect is created on a string instrument when:
A.   the strings are plucked
B.   the strings are bowed
C.   the finger slides along the string
Question #10
The "heart of the orchestra" is the:
A.   brass section
B.   percussion section
C.   string section
Question #11
The term arpeggio, meaning “broken chord,” is derived from the name of what instrument?
A.   double bass
B.   guitar
C.   harp
Question #12
Which of the following is the highest-sounding woodwind instrument?
A.   flute
B.   oboe
C.   piccolo
Question #13
Which of the following is a double-reed instrument?
A.   saxophone
B.   bassoon
C.   clarinet
Question #14
Which brass instrument dates back to ancient times and was used for religious ceremonies and military signals?
A.   French horn
B.   trumpet
C.   trombone
Question #15
Which brass instrument has a movable slide?
A.   trumpet
B.   tuba
C.   trombone
Question #16
The Sousaphone is the marching-band adaptation of which instrument?
A.   French horn
B.   English horn
C.   tuba
Question #17
Which of the following is a pitched percussion instrument?
A.   xylophone
B.   snare drum
C.   bass drum
Question #18
All of the following are indefinite pitch percussion instruments EXCEPT:
A.   triangle
B.   snare drum
C.   chimes
Question #19
Which instrument derives its name from the Italian word meaning "soft-loud"?
A.   piano
B.   harp
C.   organ
Question #20
Which keyboard instrument is also a wind instrument?
A.   organ
B.   synthesizer
C.   piano
Question #21
Which keyboard instrument produces sound with quills that pluck metal strings?
A.   harpsichord
B.   piano
C.   synthesizer
Question #22
Which instrument combines characteristics of both the woodwind and brass families?
A.   saxophone
B.   Sousaphone
C.   English horn
Question #23
Which woodwind instrument is no longer made of wood?
A.   bassoon
B.   English horn
C.   flute
Question #24
Which instrument has characteristics of both string and percussion instruments?
A.   synthesizer
B.   piano
C.   organ
Question #25
Instruments are able to create a “throbbing” sound to imitate vocal______.
A.   vibrato
B.   legato
C.   pizzicato
Question #26
Playing a series of notes smoothly and with connection is called?
A.   legato
B.   pizzicato
C.   staccato
Question #27
On bowed string instruments, sliding the left hand along the string while bowing with the right produces a ________ effect.
A.   glissando
B.   pizzicato
C.   tremolo
Question #28
A rapid alternation between a tone and one adjacent to it is called a:
A.   trill
B.   pizzicato
C.   staccato
Question #29
Brass and string instrument players utilize a _____ to muffle the sound produced.
A.   mute
B.   harmonic
C.   mouthpiece
Question #30
Playing two notes simultaneously on a violin is called:
A.   pizzicato
B.   bowing
C.   double-stopping
Question #31
The lowest sounding instrument in the woodwind family is the:
A.   contrabassoon
B.   tuba
C.   double bass
Question #32
The English horn belongs to the brass family.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #33
The timpani is a percussion instrument with indefinite pitch.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #34
The modern orchestra is typically made up of thirty to forty players
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #35
Most large musical ensembles need a conductor in order to perform together
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #36
The upbeat is the strongest beat in any meter.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #37
Conductors of large instrumental ensembles use a _______ to help performers keep time.
A.   baton
B.   a wig
C.   mute
D.   metronome
Question #38
True of False: The conductor's role includes interpreting the music for the group.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE

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