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Woodwind instruments can be classified as?
Which woodwind instrument is playing the melody in this excerpt (0:08-0:34)?
Flute
The French technical term for 'mouthpiece' is la bouche.
False
The name of this instrument is?
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Identify the correct pair of double reed instruments.
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The energy with which a player produces the air stream determines __________.
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Which woodwind instrument is the soloist playing in this example (0:00-0:14)?
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The name of this instrument is?
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What instrument, supported by the orchestra, plays the melody in this example (0:17-1:00)?
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Which woodwind instrument is featured in the following excerpt from Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf (0:00-0:14)?
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The four main orchestral woodwind instruments are: __________.
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In wind instruments, sound is produced by setting a column of air in motion inside the body of the instrument.
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Identify the single reed instrument.
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The name of this instrument is?
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What woodwind instrument plays along with the orchestra in this excerpt (1:07-1:16)?
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What instrument plays together with the orchestra in this excerpt (0:00-16:48)?
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This example comes from a concerto for __________ and orchestra.
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The melody in this excerpt is played by a trombone.
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This instrument is called a?
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The melody in this excerpt is played by a horn.
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Which of the following is not a member of the brass family?
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Which brass instrument plays the low part in the excerpt from Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 6 (00:00-01:07)?
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Which of the following is a member of the brass family?
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What instrument is featured in the excerpt from Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man (00:20-1:25)?
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Which brass instrument plays the melody in this example (11:00-17:17)?
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In brass instruments, PITCH depends on the __________ of the air column.
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The trombone may be considered a big trumpet.
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This instrument is called a?
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The trumpet and the French horn use valves to change pitch.
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The modern tuba was invented by a bandmaster in Rome.
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This example comes from a concerto for __________ and orchestra.
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This instrument is called a?
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The following excerpt from Modest Mussorgsky's symphonic poem Night on the Bald Mountain features two instruments playing in:
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The four most common brass instruments in the traditional symphony orchestra are: __________.
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This instrument is called a?
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The name trombone is derived from the Italian term for trumpet.
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The name of this instrument is:
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The kettledrum is the most important percussion instrument of the symphony orchestra.
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Orchestral percussion instruments are:
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Which percussion instrument is featured in this example (0:00-0:30)?
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Castanets are traditionally played by shaking them.
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Identify the percussion instrument that plays the melody in the following example.
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Identify the solo percussion instrument in this excerpt.
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Which of the following instruments does NOT belong in the indefinite pitch group?
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Kettledrum is another name for timpani.
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Listen to this excerpt from Also sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss. Which percussion instrument plays in this excerpt?
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A snare drum is featured in this excerpt (0:00-0:26).
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Percussion instruments are an essential part of marches. Which instrument do you hear in this excerpt (00:01-03:11)?
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The use of drums for ceremonial purposes is found mainly in Eastern countries such as China, Korea, and India.
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Timpani are capable of producing an actual pitch.
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Unlike string, woodwind, and brass instruments, percussion instruments are not capable of producing definite pitches.
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The following example is played by the?
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The orchestra snare drum is played attached by a sling to the player's side.
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Which of the following instruments does NOT belong in the definite pitch group?
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Scholars have been able to determine the origin of the xylophone with absolute certainty.
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Timpani (or kettle drums) are featured in this excerpt.
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Chopin continued to play organ concertos even after he lost his sight.
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Handel's Eight Suites for Keyboard remained largely unknown in the 18th century, except among his friends.
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What instruments are juxtaposed in the following 20-second excerpt?
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The type of music event where a soloist plays by her/himself is called a?
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The term concerto refers to a performer playing by her/himself.
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Unfortunately, Chopin died before he could take advantage of advances in piano construction developed by Pleyel and Company.
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Which keyboard instrument is featured in the following excerpt (0:45-0:55)?
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Keyboard instruments are sometimes part of the orchestra.
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Construction and sound production are the same among keyboard instruments.
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Handel had remarkable improvisational skills at the organ.
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Study Notes
Woodwind Instruments
- Woodwind instruments are classified as aerophones.
- The flute plays the melody in multiple excerpts.
- The French term for "mouthpiece" is embouchure, not la bouche.
- Double reed instruments include oboe and bassoon.
Brass Instruments
- Common orchestral brass instruments are trombone, trumpet, horn, and tuba.
- Instruments like trumpet and French horn utilize valves to change pitch.
- The tuba is a low-pitched brass instrument, frequently involved in orchestral compositions.
Percussion Instruments
- Kettledrum is synonymous with timpani and is a vital orchestral instrument.
- Percussion instruments can produce definite pitches, as seen in timpani, xylophone, and marimba.
- Castanets are played by clapping together rather than shaking.
Musical Context
- Concerto refers to a soloist playing with an orchestra, not solely by themselves.
- Recitals feature solo performances without orchestral accompaniment.
- Various excerpts feature a combination of string instruments and harpsichord.
General Knowledge
- The xylophone's origin remains debated, possibly from Southeast Asia or Africa.
- Historical figures like Chopin utilized advancements in piano construction during their compositions.
- Handel's "Eight Suites for Keyboard" gained recognition as significant harpsichord pieces in the 18th century.
Additional Notes
- The trombone, intriguingly, can be likened to a larger trumpet.
- The importance of ceremonial drumming spans various cultures beyond just Eastern traditions.
- Snare drum is a key component in orchestral marches and percussion sections.
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