Music and Performing Arts Instruments and Orchestration

Question 1

Which instrument family includes the violin, viola, cello, and double bass?

Accepted Answer

Strings

Answer

The violin, viola, cello, and double bass belong to the string family of orchestral instruments.

Question 2

Which woodwind instrument uses a double reed?

Accepted Answer

Oboe

Answer

The oboe uses a double reed made of two pieces of cane tied together, producing its distinctive nasal tone.

Question 3

What is the standard number of strings on a classical guitar?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

A classical guitar has six strings tuned to E-A-D-G-B-E from lowest to highest.

Question 4

Which brass instrument is the highest in pitch in a standard orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

The trumpet is the highest-pitched standard brass instrument in the orchestra.

Question 5

What percussion instrument creates sound by striking metal bars of different lengths?

Accepted Answer

Glockenspiel

Answer

The glockenspiel is a mallet percussion instrument with metal bars that produce a bright, bell-like sound.

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