Ensembles

Question 1

Orchestra; other names, sections and instruments, common genre

Answer 1

Other Names
o Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic, Philharmonic Orchestra

Sections and Instruments
o Woodwinds (flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons)
o Brass (French horns, trumpets, trombones, tubas)
o Percussion (triangle, cymbals, snare drum, bass drum, marimba, vibraphone)
o Strings (violin I, violin II, viola, cello, double bass)

Common Genre
o Classical

Question 2

String quartet; common variants, instruments, common genre, chamber music

Answer 2

Common Variants
o String Quintet (with double bass)
o String Octet (double string quartet)

Instruments
o 2 Violins (called Violin I and Violin II, as in orchestra)
o 1 Viola
o 1 Cello

Common Genre
o Classical

Question 3

Choir; instruments, common genre

Answer 3

Instruments
o Voices
o Traditional: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone/ bass
o Contemporary: high voice, middle voice, low voice

Common Genre
o Classical

Question 4

a cappella

Answer 4

Vocal music performed without instrumental accompaniment

Question 5

SATB

Answer 5

a choir consisting of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass

Question 6

Jazz big band; other names, typical instruments, common genre

Answer 6

Other Names
o Big Band, Jazz Orchestra

Typical Instruments
o 5 Saxophones
o 4-5 Trumpets
o 4-5 Trombones
o Rhythm Section (electric guitar, piano, double bass, drum set)

Common Genre
o Jazz (Swing)

Question 7

Jazz combo; common instruments, common genre

Answer 7

• Led/with Piano, Voice, Wind, Brass

Common Instruments
o Saxophone (alto, tenor)
o Trumpet
o Trombone
o Electric Guitar
o Piano
o Double Bass
o Drum Set

Common Genre
o Jazz (bebop, cool jazz, Bossa Nova)

Question 8

Piano Trio

Answer 8

The most common trio format in jazz music, featuring piano, double bass, and drum set

Question 9

Band; common instruments, common genres,

Answer 9

Common Instruments
o Voice (lead vocals, background vocals)
o Electric Guitar (lead guitar, rhythm guitar)
o Electric Keyboard/ Piano
o Electric Bass
o Drum Set

Common Genres
o Hip-Hop, Folk, Pop, R&B, Rock
o In pop, hip-hop, and contemporary R&B (e.g., neo-soul), instruments are often synthesized (i.e., created using a computer, not with live instruments)

Question 10

Power trios

Answer 10

Often called rock trios ‘
Include guitar, bass, and drum set; the guitarist or bassist typically sings