orchestra quiz

What is the primary material used to make violin strings?

• Plastic fibers

• Gut, steel, or synthetic materials

• Wood shavings

• Aluminum wire

Name a common brass instrument found in an orchestra.

• trombone

• saxophone

• trumpet

• flute

Which percussion instrument is played by striking with mallets?

• Drum

• Tambourine

• Xylophone

• Maracas

What role does the concertmaster play in an orchestra?

• The concertmaster plays the drums in the orchestra.

• The concertmaster leads the orchestra, tunes the instruments, and communicates between the conductor and musicians.

• The concertmaster is responsible for composing the music.

• The concertmaster only performs solos during the concert.

Identify the family of instruments that includes the cello and double bass.

• Brass family

• Woodwind family

• Percussion family

• String family

Which brass instrument has a slide instead of valves?

• trombone

• tuba

• French horn

• trumpet

What is the main difference between a snare drum and a bass drum?

• A snare drum is larger than a bass drum and has a deeper sound.

• Both drums are used in orchestras and have the same sound quality.

• The main difference is that a snare drum has snares for a sharp sound, while a bass drum produces a low sound and is larger.

• A bass drum has snares that create a sharp sound like a snare drum.

Name the instrument that typically leads the woodwind section.

• Flute

• Trumpet

• Clarinet

• Trombone

What is the function of the timpanist in an orchestra?

• The timpanist is responsible for tuning the brass instruments.

• The timpanist plays the violin in the orchestra.

• The timpanist conducts the orchestra.

• The timpanist plays the timpani in an orchestra.

Which string instrument is known for its high pitch?

• Cello

• Harp

• Double Bass

• Violin