General Orchestra Knowledge

Front

What are four primary orchestral stringed instruments? Options: Viola Da Gamba, Violin, Cello, Bass, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Harp, Klezmer, Violin, Cello, Harp, Violin, Klezmer, Bass

Back

Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass

Front

What is the term for the distance between two notes?

Back

Interval

Front

What is the interval of the notes between the strings of the bass?

Back

Perfect Fourth

Front

What is the definition of the term Allegro?

Back

Rapid; Lively

Front

Andante

Back

Moderately Slow, but moving. (Walking)

Front

How many beats are in a measure if the time signature reads 12/8?

Back

Twelve

Front

In a piece of music with a 12/8 time signature, what type of rhythm gets the beat? Options: Quarter Note, Eighth Note, Thirty-second note, Half Note

Back

Eighth Note

Front

What interval apart are the notes of the open strings for the cello? Options: Perfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, Major Sixth, Major Second

Back

Perfect Fifth

Front

What is the definition of the term marcia?

Back

In a march style.

Front

What clef does a cello read in primarily? Options: Alto, Tenor, Bass, Treble

Back

Bass