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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.
bass drum
B.
triangle
C.
snare drum
D.
chimes
Question #3
Which brass instrument dates back to ancient times and was used for religious ceremonies and military signals?
A.
trombone
B.
fluegelhorn
C.
tuba
D.
trumpet
Question #4
Which keyboard instrument is also a wind instrument?
A.
organ
B.
piano
C.
harpsichord
D.
synthesizer
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.
vibrato
B.
staccato
C.
pizzicato
D.
legato
Question #8
The string family includes which types of instruments?
A.
only bowed
B.
bowed and plucked
C.
only plucked
Question #9
The "heart" of the orchestra is the _____ section.
A.
string
B.
brass
C.
percussion
Question #10
The bowed string instrument with the highest range is the
A.
viola
B.
double bass
C.
cello
D.
violin
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.
woodwinds, brass, and percussion
D.
strings, brass, and percussion
Question #12
The opposite of legato is
A.
glissando
B.
vibrato
C.
decrescendo
D.
staccato
Question #13
The sousaphone is the marching-band adaptation of which instrument?
A.
French horn
B.
trumpet
C.
tuba
D.
trombone
Question #14
The term arpeggio, meaning "broken chord," is derived from the name of what instrument?
A.
double bass
B.
guitar
C.
harp
Question #15
Which brass instrument descended from the ancient hunting horn?
A.
trumpet
B.
trombone
C.
French horn
D.
fluegelhorn
Question #16
Which instrument derives its name from the Italian word meaning "loud-soft"?
A.
organ
B.
violin
C.
harp
D.
piano
Question #17
Which is an example of pitched percussion?
A.
cymbal
B.
bass drum
C.
xylophone
D.
snare drum
Question #18
Which keyboard instrument produces sound with quills that pluck metal strings?
A.
harpsichord
B.
organ
C.
piano
D.
synthesizer
Question #19
Which of the following is a double-reed instrument?
A.
saxophone
B.
oboe
C.
flute
D.
clarinet
Question #20
Which instruments are members of the woodwind family?
A.
clarinet, piano, saxophone
B.
oboe, piccolo, contrabassoon, guitar
C.
bass, clarinet, English horn, trumpet
D.
flute, oboe, bassoon, English horn, saxophone
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