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Question #1
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 #2
All of the following are indefinite pitch percussion instruments EXCEPT the
A.
snare drum
B.
triangle
C.
bass drum
D.
chimes
Question #3
Which brass instrument dates back to ancient times and was used for religious ceremonies and military signals?
A.
fluegelhorn
B.
tuba
C.
trumpet
D.
trombone
Question #4
Which keyboard instrument is also a wind instrument?
A.
harpsichord
B.
synthesizer
C.
piano
D.
organ
Question #5
On bowed string instruments, sliding the hand along the string while bowing it produces a ________ effect.
A.
glissando
B.
tremolo
C.
pizzicato
Question #6
Percussion instruments are divided into two categories: definite or indefinite pitch.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #7
Playing a series of notes smoothly and with connection is called
A.
staccato
B.
vibrato
C.
legato
D.
pizzicato
Question #8
The string family includes which types of instruments?
A.
only bowed
B.
only plucked
C.
bowed and plucked
Question #9
The "heart" of the orchestra is the _____ section.
A.
brass
B.
percussion
C.
string
Question #10
The bowed string instrument with the highest range is the
A.
violin
B.
cello
C.
double bass
D.
viola
Question #11
The instruments of the Western orchestra are categorized into which groups?
A.
strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
B.
voice, strings, woodwinds, and brass
C.
strings, brass, and percussion
D.
woodwinds, brass, and percussion
Question #12
The opposite of legato is
A.
decrescendo
B.
glissando
C.
staccato
D.
vibrato
Question #13
The sousaphone is the marching-band adaptation of which instrument?
A.
tuba
B.
trombone
C.
French horn
D.
trumpet
Question #14
The term arpeggio, meaning "broken chord," is derived from the name of what instrument?
A.
double bass
B.
harp
C.
guitar
Question #15
Which brass instrument descended from the ancient hunting horn?
A.
French horn
B.
fluegelhorn
C.
trombone
D.
trumpet
Question #16
Which instrument derives its name from the Italian word meaning "loud-soft"?
A.
violin
B.
piano
C.
harp
D.
organ
Question #17
Which is an example of pitched percussion?
A.
cymbal
B.
snare drum
C.
xylophone
D.
bass drum
Question #18
Which keyboard instrument produces sound with quills that pluck metal strings?
A.
harpsichord
B.
synthesizer
C.
piano
D.
organ
Question #19
Which of the following is a double-reed instrument?
A.
clarinet
B.
saxophone
C.
oboe
D.
flute
Question #20
Which instruments are members of the woodwind family?
A.
clarinet, piano, saxophone
B.
flute, oboe, bassoon, English horn, saxophone
C.
bass, clarinet, English horn, trumpet
D.
oboe, piccolo, contrabassoon, guitar
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