A2 Instrumental recognition Woodwind

Identify the instrument played in this extract

• Clarinet

• Bass Clarinet

• Cor Anglais

• Oboe

Answer explanation

This instrument is rarely used so if you think it is a Clarinet - it probably is. This instrument is used by 20th century composer occasionally

Identify the instrument playing the solo in this orchestral extract

• Bass Clarinet

• Oboe

• Bassoon

• Contrabassoon

Answer explanation

Another unusual instrument, 20th century composers are the most likely to use this instrument.

Identify this instrument

• Oboe

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Piccolo

Identify the instrument playing the solo in this extract ?

• Flute

• Recorder

• Piccolo

• Tin whistle

Answer explanation

Use logic, there is a military wind band in the accompaniment. Recorder and tin whistles don't tend to be invited to join these ensembles !

Identify the instrument playing with the piano?

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Oboe

• Bassoon

Identify the instrument playing the solo in this orchestral extract

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Oboe

• Cor anglais

Answer explanation

Rachmaninov : Symphony no 2 slow (3rd) movement. Sublime isn't it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bneQ26bHXk

Identify the instrument playing this extract

• Oboe

• Piccolo

• Clarinet

• Flute

Identify the instrument playing the solo in the extract

• Clarinet

• Bass Clarinet

• Saxophone

• Bassoon

Which instrument is playing the solo in this orchestral extract ?

• Oboe

• Cor anglais

• Bassoon

• Clarinet

Identify the instrument playing the solo in this orchestral extract ?

• Flute

• Oboe

• Clarinet

• Saxophone

Answer explanation

Listen again, the melody is performed twice , how is it scored differently the second time?