Music and Performing Arts Instruments and Orchestration 2

Question 1

What is the role of the concertmaster in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Playing the leading violin and liaising between orchestra and conductor

Answer

Conducting the ensemble

Answer

Managing the administrative affairs

Answer

Playing the keyboard continuo

Question 2

Which instrument is responsible for keeping time in a jazz ensemble?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

Piano

Answer

Bass

Answer

Drums

Question 3

What is 'pizzicato' technique on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Plucking the strings with the finger

Answer

Playing with the bow

Answer

Muting the strings with the palm

Answer

Playing near the bridge for a harsh sound

Question 4

The sitar is a traditional string instrument from which country?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

Japan

Answer

China

Answer

Iran

Question 5

Which woodwind instrument is made entirely of metal despite being classified as a woodwind?

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

Clarinet

Answer

Oboe

Answer

Bassoon

Question 6

What is the name for the lowest-pitched brass instrument in the orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Tuba

Answer

Trombone

Answer

Euphonium

Answer

French horn