Instruments of the Orchestra

Question 1

Name the four families of the orchestra.

Answer 1

Strings
Woodwind
Brass
Percussion

Question 2

Define tempo.

Answer 2

The speed of the song.

Question 3

Define dynamics.

Answer 3

The volume of the music.

Question 4

Define balance.

Answer 4

How loudly different sections play.

Question 5

Define articulation.

Answer 5

How a player begins their notes.

Question 6

Define cues.

Answer 6

The conductor showing players where to begin.

Question 7

Define expression.

Answer 7

Showing emotions through music.

Question 8

What does pizzicato mean?

Answer 8

Plucking the strings.

Question 9

List the woodwind instruments that DON’T use a reed.

Answer 9

Flute

Piccolo

Question 10

List the woodwind instruments that use a double reed.

Answer 10

Oboe

Bassoon

Question 11

List the string instruments from highest to lowest pitch.

Answer 11

Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass

Question 12

List the brass instruments from lowest to highest pitch.

Answer 12

Tuba
French Horn
Trombone
Trumpet

Question 13

The Marimba, Xylophone, Glockenspiel and timpani are all examples of…

Answer 13

Tuned / definite pitched percussion instruments.

Question 14

List three untuned / indefinite pitch percussion instruments.

Answer 14

Snare drum
Bass drum
Woodblock
Castanet 
Cymbals

Question 15

What family does the piano belong to?

Answer 15

Percussion

Question 16

What family does the saxophone belong to?

Answer 16

Woodwind

Question 17

What style of music is the saxophone often heard in?

Answer 17

Jazz

Question 18

What does Embouchure mean?

Answer 18

They way a woodwind and brass player applies their mouth to the mouthpiece.

Question 19

What is the special musical effect a trombone is really good at?

Answer 19

Glissando

Question 20

What woodwind instrument has a higher pitch than the flute?

Answer 20

Piccolo