Instruments of the Orchestra
Quiz by Ben Clapton
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- Q1
Sort these intruments into the correct family
sorting://String Family|Violin, Double Bass, Cello: Woodwind| flute, oboe, bassoon
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Sort these instruments into the correct family
sorting://Brass Family|Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium: Percussion| Timpani, Snare Drum, Glockenspiel
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How is a musical sound produced on a Tuba
Struck with a hand, stick or beater, or by shaking.
A string is vibrated by plucking or using a bow
Buzzing lips vibrate a column of air
Wind is split across an edge
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How is pitch changed on a clarinet?
Changing the position of the slide
Changing position of mouth on the mouthpiece
Plucking different strings
Opening and closing holes along the length of the instrument
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How is pitch changed on a trombone?
Changing position of mouth on the mouthpiece
Changing the position of the slide
Opening and closing holes along the length of the instrument
Plucking different strings
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Which instrument is lower in pitch?
Viola
Cello
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Which family of instruments is generally found at the back of the orchestra?
Brass
Percussion
String
Woodwind
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What is the highest pitched woodwind instrument?
Bassoon
Flute
Clarinet
Piccolo
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To which family does the cor anglais belong?
String
Woodwind
Percussion
Brass
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Which woodwind instrument is made out of metal?
Oboe
Flute
Trumpet
Clarinet
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Which family of instruments is usually found at the front of the orchestra?
Woodwind
Strings
Brass
Percussion
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What is the lowest pitched brass instrument?
Piccolo
Tuba
Double Bass
Bassoon
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