The Orchestra and Beyond - Test, Part 1: Strings and Brass

Front

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an orchestra’s conductor?
to conduct with a baton,
to play the piano,
to run rehearsals,
to choose tempos

Back

to play the piano

Front

The person who decides what music is to be performed by an orchestra is called the

Back

artistic director

Front

In an orchestra, a “full score” is

Back

the conductor’s music

Front

The principal player in the first violin section of an orchestra is called the

Back

concertmaster

Front

How many sections (movements) does a traditional symphony have?

Back

4

Front

Music written for solo instrument and orchestra is called a

Back

concerto

Front

There are more brass instruments in the orchestra than any other.

Back

FALSE

Front

The smallest instrument in the violin family is the

Back

violin

Front

A string player’s __hand holds the bow. (circle one)

Back

Right

Front

Of all the orchestral strings, which most resembles the human voice?

Back

cello