Term 3 - Instruments of the Orchestra - Assessment

A Symphony Orchestra can have upwards of 100 players. What do we call an orchestra with 30-40 players?

• Micro

• Polyphony

• Chamber

• Empty

Which of these elements of the music does the conductor NOT usually influence

• Feel/emotion

• Dynamics

• Tempo

• Melody

Which of these terms might you use to describe the role of the first violin?

• Concertmaster

• Conductor

• Musical Director

• Accompanist

Which of these instruments would you traditionally find furthest away from the conductor

• Viola

• Timpani

• Saxophone

• Flute

Which of these stringed instruments can play the lowest note?

• Cello

• Double Bass

• Viola

• Violin

Which family is this instrument a member of?

• Brass

• Percussion

• Strings

• Woodwind

Which family is this instrument a member of?

• Percussion

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Brass

Which family is this instrument a member of?

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

• Brass

Which family is this instrument a member of?

• Brass

• Percussion

• Strings

• Woodwind

Which of these methods would you NOT normally use to play a stringed instrument?

• Bow

• Pluck

• Hit

• Strum