Instrumental Music

Question 1

Describe a Solo.

Answer 1

One instrument or voice.

Question 2

Describe Unison.

Answer 2

All singers/musicians in a group playing or singing the same notes at the same time.

Question 3

Describe Accompanied.

Answer 3

Other voices or instruments support the melody.

Question 4

What’s Drumfill?

Answer 4

A rhythmic decoration played on a drum kit.

Question 5

This sound is produced by hitting the instrument.

Answer 5

Striking.

Question 6

The opposite of bowing.

Answer 6

Plucking.

Question 7

What instrument can be strummed?

Answer 7

Guitar.

Question 8

An instrument or voice without backup.

Answer 8

Unaccompanied.

Question 9

What does harmony mean?

Answer 9

The sound of two or more notes made at the same time.

Question 10

How many instruments are in the woodwind family?

Answer 10

Ten.

Question 11

How many instruments are in the strings family?

Answer 11

Five.

Question 12

Name the instruments in the brass family.

Answer 12

French Horn, Trumpet, Tuba, Trombone.

Question 13

What instruments can be hit or struck in the percussion family?

Answer 13

Snare Drum, Bass Drum and Xylophone.

Question 14

What instruments are played by blowing into the mouth piece?

Answer 14

Brass, Woodwind and Recorder.

Question 15

What is bowing also called?

Answer 15

Arco.

Question 16

What four instruments are usually in a Scottish Country Dance Band?

Answer 16

Fiddle, Accordian, Piano and Drums.

Question 17

What instruments might be included in Folk Group music?

Answer 17

Fiddle, Whistle, and Accordian.

Question 18

How many main sections are in an orchestra?

Answer 18

Four.

Question 19

Name as many woodwind instruments as you can.

Answer 19

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe, and Bassoon

Question 20

Name as many instruments from the percussion family.

Answer 20

Kettle Drums, Tambourine, Cow Bells, Whip, Drums and Xylophone.

Question 21

Name as many Brass instruments as you can.

Answer 21

Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba.