Grade 5 Music Theory - Musical Instruments

Question 1 of 10

1

The flute is the highest-sounding member of the woodwind family of orchestral instruments, what is the lowest-sounding member of this family?

Select one of the following:

tuba
bassoon
double bass
clarinet

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

The double bass is the lowest-sounding member of the string family of orchestral instruments, what is the highest-sounding member of this family?

Select one of the following:

violin
viola
oboe
flute

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

The tuba is the lowest-sounding member of the brass family of orchestral instruments, what is the highest-sounding member of this family?

Select one of the following:

oboe
clarinet
horn
trumpet

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which instrument uses the alto clef?

Select one of the following:

violin
viola
cello
bassoon

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Which instrument uses the tenor clef sometimes?

Select one of the following:

double bass
oboe
trumpet
bassoon

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Which percussion instrument could produce definite pitch?

Select one of the following:

triangle
snare drum
timpani
bass drum

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

Is this statement correct?
"The oboe is a transposing instrument."

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Is this statement correct?
"The bassoon is a single-reed instrument."

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Is this statement correct?
"The cello sometimes uses the tenor clef."

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

The voice between tenor and bass is...

Select one of the following:

soprano
alto
baritone
mezzo-soprano

	Created by Regina Pratley about 4 years ago

In each of the ABRSM grade 5 music theory exam, there are at least 10 marks that are related to questions about musical instruments. So be prepared if you are going to take the grade 5 theory exam!

Grade 5 Music Theory - Musical Instruments

Question 1 of 10

The flute is the highest-sounding member of the woodwind family of orchestral instruments, what is the lowest-sounding member of this family?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

The double bass is the lowest-sounding member of the string family of orchestral instruments, what is the highest-sounding member of this family?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

The tuba is the lowest-sounding member of the brass family of orchestral instruments, what is the highest-sounding member of this family?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

Which instrument uses the alto clef?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

Which instrument uses the tenor clef sometimes?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

Which percussion instrument could produce definite pitch?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

Is this statement correct? "The oboe is a transposing instrument."

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

Is this statement correct? "The bassoon is a single-reed instrument."

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

Is this statement correct? "The cello sometimes uses the tenor clef."

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

The voice between tenor and bass is...

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Is this statement correct?
"The oboe is a transposing instrument."

Is this statement correct?
"The bassoon is a single-reed instrument."

Is this statement correct?
"The cello sometimes uses the tenor clef."