Music: Musical Instruments Flashcards
- Where does the percussion section typically sit in the orchestra?
At the back of the orchestra. This is because percussion instruments are
typically loud and require more space to spread out.
A percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hand drums used in Indian
music.
True or False: The Polynesian nose flute is played using the nose
because it is believed that breath from the nose is purer than that
from the mouth.
True
- Fender Stratocaster is a make of what?
Guitar or electric guitar
- What is the national musical instrument of Scotland?
The bagpipes or bagpipes
Bagpipes are a wind instrument are made up of a bag, chanter, drones, and
blowpipe. The player fills the bag with air, then uses pressure to move the
air through the bag and pipes to create notes. The bagpipes are known for
their resonant tones and are the noisiest unamplified instrument in the
world.
True or False: Unlike many other wind instruments, the bassoon has a
double reed, rather than a single reed.
True
The pipa is a four-stringed, pear-shaped instrument that looks like a
lute. Where does it come from?
China or Central Asia
- How is a xylophone played?
The bars are struck with sticks or padded mallets.
- True or False: There are four pedals on a standard piano.
False. Most modern pianos, whether grand or upright, have three pedals:
the soft pedal (una corda), the sostenuto pedal, and the sustain pedal
(damper pedal).
- Why are mutes added to a trumpet’s bell?
To change the sound by altering its tone quality or lowering its volume.
- What is a “high hat”?
A type of cymbal. It consists of two cymbals and a foot pedal mounted on a
metal stand. It is part of a standard drum kit
- What is one of the main differences between a violin and a viola?
A viola is larger than a violin, resulting in a deeper, richer sound and a lower
pitch range on the viola compared to the brighter, higher-pitched violin.
Additionally, the viola uses the alto clef while the violin uses the treble clef.
- What is a “balalaika”?
A balalaika is a stringed instrument that originates from Russia. It has a
triangular wooden hollow body, a fretted neck, and three strings.
- Which harplike instrument is associated with the ancient Romans and
Greeks?
Lyre
The lyre is a stringed instrument with a distinctive design featuring two
arms and a crossbar, often depicted in ancient art and considered a symbol
of music and poetry in Greek culture.
- How many strings does a violin have?
Four strings or four or 4