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General Musical Knowledge Quiz

Question 1 of 11

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In the Saxaphone family, what is the highest in pitch (and physically smallest) instrument?

Select one of the following:

  • Alto

  • Tenor

  • Soprano

  • Percussion

  • Baritone

Explanation

Question 2 of 11

1

What is the material used in the bow of a Violin that is drawn across the strings?

Select one of the following:

  • Cat intestines

  • Horse Hair

  • Wood

  • Fiber Glass

  • Aluminium

Explanation

Question 3 of 11

1

On the Piano, where does the Treble clef start?

Select one of the following:

  • Middle C

  • A semi tone from the lowest note

  • A whole tone from the highest note

  • Two octaves below Middle C

  • All of the Piano's keys are in the bass clef

Explanation

Question 4 of 11

1

Select the order in which the historical periods of music occurred.

Select one of the following:

  • B.B King, Elvis, Rock'n' Roll, Lionel Richie, One Direction

  • Renaissance, Medieval, Classical, Baroque, Romantic, Modern (20th century)

  • Modern, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Medieval, Renaissance

  • Modern, Classical, Medieval, Baroque, Romantic, Renaissance

  • Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern

Explanation

Question 5 of 11

1

An easy way to identify a Tenor Saxophone is;

Select one of the following:

  • It has 30 meters of copper tubing

  • It has multiple mouth pieces

  • The mouth piece is attached to the bell of the Saxophones

  • Tenor is not part of the Saxophone Family

  • The tubing near the mouth piece is slightly curved

  • The tubing near the mouth piece is straight

Explanation

Question 6 of 11

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What does the term Timbre (tone color) refer to?

Select one of the following:

  • How the note sounds, and its distinguishable qualities

  • How high or low the note sounds

  • How long the note is played for

  • What tuning the instrument is in

  • How thick or thin the note is, and how many 'layers' of depth (instruments) are present

Explanation

Question 7 of 11

1

What scale is played on the Piano that uses no Sharps or Flats?

Select one of the following:

  • B Minor

  • D Major

  • C Major

  • F Minor

  • The G Dorian mode

  • G Major

  • E Minor

  • The A Ionian mode

Explanation

Question 8 of 11

1

How is an Orchestra led during a performance?

Select one of the following:

  • The composer leads the performance and the Orchestra

  • The Orchestra has no need to be lead

  • Each performance a member is selected to lead the group

  • The Piano player leads the Orchestra

  • The Double Bass player leads the Orchestra

  • A conductor leads the Orchestra

Explanation

Question 9 of 11

1

How is an Orchestra led during a performance?

Select one of the following:

  • The composer leads the performance and the Orchestra

  • The Orchestra has no need to be lead

  • Each performance a member is selected to lead the group

  • The Piano player leads the Orchestra

  • The Double Bass player leads the Orchestra

  • A conductor leads the Orchestra

Explanation

Question 10 of 11

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Which are the four families of instruments?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Areophones

  • Percussion

  • Strings

  • Brasso

  • Brass

  • Chordophones

  • Woodwind

  • Double Reed

  • Single Reed

Explanation

Question 11 of 11

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What is a key signature?

Select one of the following:

  • The two marks at the end of the music

  • The Sharps or Flats behind the numbers

  • The Numbers in front of the Sharps or Flats

  • The Clef at the start of the piece

  • Key signatures are only in Drum Manuscript

Explanation

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