Decathlon-Review Test 1

How far does a trombone's slide extend

• 6-8 inches

• 24 inches

• about a yard

• it doesn't extend, the cone extends.

What affects the sound produced on the clarinet?

• the vibration of the keys

• the size of the players mouth

• the movement of the tongue

• the shape of the player's mouth

• both green and pink

What does "xylo" mean in Greek?

• extra

• vision

• metal

• wood

What does " cor anglais" translate to in English?

• Heart of the orchestra

• Choir of Angels

• English Horn

• There is no English translation for this phrase.

What instrument is an early ancestor to the double bass?

• viol

• bass guitar

• ukuelele

• viola

What is a heckelphone?

• similar to xylophone but smaller

• a poorly designed bass oboe

• an instrument that that is similar in shape to an oboe, but is in a higher pitch

• an instrument whose sound resembles laughter

What is another name for kettledrums?

• bass drums

• bongos

• timpani

• tom-toms

What is considered the voice of the piano?

• the damper pedals

• the strings

• the keys

• the soundboard

What is the key component of sound?

• noise

• music

• vibration

• core strength

What is the name of the smallest saxophone?

• saxophonito

• bass sax

• alto sax

• sopranino sax