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

The concertmaster leads the first violin section, sets bowing markings, and acts as the liaison between the orchestra and conductor.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Answer

In jazz, drums, bass, and piano collectively form the rhythm section responsible for maintaining time and harmonic foundation.

Question 3

What is 'pizzicato' technique on a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Plucking the strings with the finger

Answer

Pizzicato is a technique where the player plucks the string with a finger instead of using the bow.

Question 4

The sitar is a traditional string instrument from which country?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

The sitar is a plucked string instrument central to Hindustani classical music, originating in India.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

The flute is classified as a woodwind despite being made of metal because sound is produced by air moving across an edge, not through a reed.

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