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What do you call a group of four musicians?
Quartet
Trio
Quintet
Duet
Which ensemble consists only of wind instruments and percussion?
Wind band
String orchestra
Choir
Bigband
Which brass instrument has a slide?
Trombone
Trumpet
Horn
Tuba
Which brass instrument has curls and is played rolled up?
Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
What does the conductor do when he wants the orchestra to play softer?
He makes smaller movements
He jumps up and down
He turns around
He sits down
Which wind instrument has two straws in the mouthpiece?
Hobo
Clarinet
Saxophone
Transverse flute
What does a conductor use to indicate the beat?
A conductor's baton
A microphone
A clock
A light
What does it mean when musicians play 'in tune'?
They all play at the same pace
They play all the notes wrong
They started late
They play way too hard
Which instrument group usually has the melody in an orchestra?
First violins
Double basses
Timpani
Tubas
Which instrument is often used as a solo instrument in concerts?
Piano
Triangle
Cymbals
Ratchet
How many members does a traditional octet have?
8 members
6 members
7 members
9 members
What is typical of a drum band?
Percussion instruments only
String instruments only
Wind instruments only
Pianos only
What does a repeater do?
He leads rehearsals
He repairs instruments
He sells concert tickets
He writes the music to
What is a quartet?
An ensemble of four musicians
An ensemble of three musicians
An ensemble of five musicians
An ensemble of six musicians
Which string instrument plays the lowest notes?
Double bass
Cello
Viola
Violin
What types of singing belong to a mixed choir?
Soprano, alto, tenor and bass
Soprano and alto only
Tenor and bass only
Soprano, mezzo-soprano and baritone
How many members does a traditional string quartet have?
4
5
3
6
What is the traditional arrangement of first and second violins in the orchestra?
First violins on the left, second violins on the right of the conductor
Both groups on the left
First violins behind, second violins in front
They are mixed together
Which conductor is known for his interpretations of Mahler symphonies?
Leonard Bernstein
Georg Solti
Wilhelm Furtwängler
Claudio Abbado
What is a 'desk partner' in the orchestra?
The musician sitting next to you sharing the same lectern
The assistant conductor
The orchestra manager
A musician to help turn sheet music
What is the average size of a modern symphony orchestra?
80-100 musicians
50-60 musicians
120-150 musicians
30-40 musicians
What is 'divisi' in orchestral music?
Split a section into multiple voices
All instruments play unison
A solo for one instrument
A break for the whole orchestra
What is the difference between a philharmonic orchestra and a symphony orchestra?
There is no musical difference, only in name
A philharmonic orchestra is bigger
A symphony orchestra plays only symphonies
A philharmonic orchestra has more strings
What is a 'consort' in early music?
An ensemble of instruments from the same family
A mixed ensemble
A royal orchestra
A chamber orchestra for dance
Which composer wrote 'The Vltava', a famous symphonic poem?
Bedřich Smetana
Antonín Dvořák
Franz Liszt
Richard Strauss
What is a 'glissando'?
Gliding from one tone to another
Playing very fast
Starting soft and ending hard
Repeating the same tone
Which ensemble type was Mozart's favourite for his serenades?
Blaasoctet
String quartet
Piano trio
Chamber Orchestra
Which instrument was called the 'monarch of the orchestra' by Berlioz?
Violin
Piano
Horn
Cello
What does 'pizzicato' mean in orchestral music?
Playing with damper
Strings plucked instead of bowed
Playing very softly
Playing in high registers
What material is traditionally used for oboe straws?
Bamboo
Arundo donax (cane)
Synthetic material
Birch wood
Which conductor is known for his expressive facial expressions?
Gustavo Dudamel
Riccardo Muti
Zubin Mehta
Daniel Barenboim
How many strings does a standard viola have?
4
5
6
8
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