Ensemble Instrumentation

What does Balance in music mean?

• Each part maintains it's importance in the piece/song.

• To have all equal parts playing, all the time.

• How loud or soft we play.

• How fast or slow we play.

How many sections are in the choir?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the highest voice in the choir?

• Alto

• Soprano

• Tenor

• Bass

What is the lowest voice in the choir?

• Alto

• Soprano

• Tenor

• Bass

Which one of the following is not a soprano instrument in the band?

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Tuba

• Trumpet

Which one of the following is not a tenor instrument in the band?

• Tenor Saxophone

• French Horn

• Trombone

• Euphonium

True or False:

The higher the voice, the softer the sound on the pyramid of sound.

• True

• False

What is the biggest instrument family in the orchestra?

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwinds

• Percussion

What is the smallest instrument family in the orchestra?

• Strings

• Percussion

• Brass

• Woodwinds

What section is closest to the conductor or front of the stage in an orchestra?

• Strings

• Percussion

• Woodwinds

• Brass