Questions and Answers
What effect is created on a string instrument when the strings are plucked?
pizzicato
All of the following are indefinite pitch percussion instruments EXCEPT:
Which brass instrument dates back to ancient times and was used for religious ceremonies and military signals?
trumpet
Which keyboard instrument is also a wind instrument?
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On bowed string instruments, sliding the hand along the string while bowing it produces a ________ effect.
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Percussion instruments are divided into two categories: definite or indefinite pitch.
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What is the term for playing a series of notes smoothly and with connection?
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The string family includes which types of instruments?
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The 'heart' of the orchestra is the _____ section.
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What is the bowed string instrument with the highest range?
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How are the instruments of the Western orchestra categorized?
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What is the opposite of legato?
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The sousaphone is the marching-band adaptation of which instrument?
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The term arpeggio, meaning 'broken chord,' is derived from the name of what instrument?
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Which brass instrument descended from the ancient hunting horn?
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Which instrument derives its name from the Italian word meaning 'loud-soft'?
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Which is an example of pitched percussion?
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Which keyboard instrument produces sound with quills that pluck metal strings?
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Which of the following is a double-reed instrument?
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Which instruments are members of the woodwind family?
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Study Notes
String Instruments
- Pizzicato Effect: Created by plucking the strings of a string instrument.
- Glissando Effect: Produced by sliding the hand along the string while bowing on bowed string instruments.
- Bowed vs. Plucked Instruments: The string family includes both bowed (e.g., violin, cello) and plucked (e.g., guitar, harp) instruments.
- Highest Range Bowed Instrument: The violin holds the distinction as the bowed string instrument with the highest pitch range.
- "Heart" of the Orchestra: The string section is often referred to as the "heart" of the orchestra.
Woodwind Instruments
- Woodwind Family Members: Includes flute, oboe, bassoon, English horn, and saxophone.
- Double-Reed Instrument: The oboe is classified as a double-reed instrument.
Brass Instruments
- Ancient Instruments: The trumpet, dating back to ancient times, was used for religious ceremonies and military signals.
- Sousaphone: This instrument is a marching-band version of the tuba.
- French Horn Origin: The French horn evolved from the ancient hunting horn.
Percussion Instruments
- Categories of Percussion: Percussion instruments are categorized into definite pitch (e.g., xylophone) and indefinite pitch (e.g., cymbals). Chimes are a definite pitch percussion instrument.
- Pitched Percussion Example: The xylophone serves as an example of a pitched percussion instrument.
Keyboard Instruments
- Wind and Keyboard Instrument: The organ is unique as it functions as both a keyboard and wind instrument.
- Sound Production in Harpsichord: Sound is generated by quills that pluck metal strings in a harpsichord.
Musical Terms
- Legato: Refers to playing notes smoothly and connectedly.
- Staccato: The opposite of legato; notes are played in a detached manner.
- Arpeggio: Meaning "broken chord," this term is derived from the harp, indicating how the instrument plays notes in a sequence rather than simultaneously.
General Instrument Knowledge
- Instrument Groupings: The instruments of the Western orchestra are divided into four primary categories: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
- Piano Name Origin: The term "piano" comes from the Italian word meaning "loud-soft," reflecting the instrument's dynamic range.
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Test your knowledge on Chapter 10 of MUSI 2730. This quiz covers various musical concepts, including instrument classifications and historical significance. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of music theory and practice.
