Orchestral Instruments

Question 1

What clef is the violin written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 1

Treble

Question 2

What clef is the viola written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 2

Alto

Question 3

What clef is the cello written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 3

Bass

Question 4

What clef is the double bass written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 4

Bass - sounds an octave lower than written

Question 5

What clef is the harp written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 5

Grand Stave - not transposing but prefers to play flat keys

Question 6

What clef is the piccolo written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 6

Treble- Sounds octave higher

Question 7

What clef is the flute written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 7

Treble

Question 8

What clef is the Oboe written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 8

Treble

Question 9

What clef is the Clarinet written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 9

Treble - In A sounds a min 3rd lower- In Bb sounds maj 2nd lower

Question 10

What clef is the cor anglais written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 10

Treble- Sounds perf 5th lower

Question 11

What clef is the Bassoon written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 11

Bass

Question 12

What clef is the Trumpet written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 12

Treble- In E sounds a maj 3rd higher

Question 13

What clef is the Horn written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 13

Treble- Sounds perf 5th lower

Question 14

What clef is the Trombone written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 14

Tenor

Question 15

What clef is the Tuba written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 15

Bass

Question 16

What clef is the Timpani written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 16

Bass (tuned)

Question 17

What clef is the Xylophone written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 17

Treble (tuned)

Question 18

What clef is the Glockenspiel written in? Also detail if it is transposing.

Answer 18

Treble (tuned)

Question 19

Name two untuned Percussion instruments

Answer 19

Cymbals, Bass Drums

Question 20

Shorthand for Violin

Answer 20

Vln

Question 21

Shorthand for viola

Answer 21

Vla

Question 22

Shorthand for cello

Answer 22

Vc

Question 23

Shorthand for double bass

Answer 23

Cb

Question 24

Shorthand for Harp

Answer 24

A

Question 25

Shorthand for Trumpet

Answer 25

Tr

Question 26

Shorthand for horn

Answer 26

Cor

Question 27

Shorthand for trombone

Answer 27

Tbn

Question 28

Shorthand for Tuba

Answer 28

Tba

Question 29

Shorthand for Piano in German

Answer 29

Klav

Question 30

Shorthand for piano

Answer 30

Pf

Question 31

Shorthand for Piccolo

Answer 31

Picc

Question 32

Shorthand for Flute

Answer 32

Fl

Question 33

Shorthand for Oboe

Answer 33

Ob

Question 34

Shorthand for Clarinet

Answer 34

Cl (in Bb)

Question 35

Shorthand for Cor Anglais

Answer 35

c.i

Question 36

Shorthand for Bassoon

Answer 36

fg

Question 37

Shorthand for Timpani

Answer 37

Timp

Question 38

Shorthand for Cymbals

Answer 38

P

Question 39

Shorthand for Bass Drums

Answer 39

Gr C.

Question 40

Name the transposing instruments of the orchestra

Answer 40

Double bass, piccolo, Cor Anglais, clarinet in A , Clarinet in Bb, Horn, Trumpet in E