11. What is a simple definition of an orchestra?(5)

D) Many musicians playing together

B) A single musician playing several instruments

12. What is the difference between the orchestra "team" and a sports team that Marin Alsop mentioned in her introduction?(5)

A) In an orchestra, no ones sit on the bench

B) In a sports team, every player has a specific role

C) In a sports team, some players have to sit on the bench

D) In an orchestra, every player has a specific role

13. Which of the following statements are true?(6)

A) A musician who plays the drum is called a pianist

B) A musician who plays the oboe is called an oboist

C) A musician who plays the piano is called a guitarist

D) A musician who plays the guitar is called a drummer

15. What was the reason behind Marin Alsop's wariness of composers who like to cook or garden?(7)

A) She recently conducted a piece of music that required flower pots and wok tops.

B) She doesn't enjoy cooking or gardening

C) She doesn't trust the musical abilities of composers who like to cook or garden

D) She finds it difficult to work with composers who are not fully focused on music

24.What are the four main groups of musical instruments?(11)

A) The four musical instrument families are Strings, Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion

B) The four musical instrument families are Keyboards, Guitars, Drums, and Brass

C) The four musical instrument families are Woodwind, Strings, Brass, and Keyboards

D) The four musical instrument families are Brass, Percussion, Guitars, and Keyboards

25. How can an orchestra be described?(12)

A) A collection of individual instruments

C) A group of percussion instruments

26. In a classical orchestra, which instrument section is located immediately behind the oboes?(13)

A) The Trumpets section lies behind the oboes in a classic orchestra

B) The Bassons section lies behind the oboes in a classic orchestra

C) The Trombones section lies behind the oboes in a classic orchestra

D) The French Horns section lies behind the oboes in a classic orchestra

27. Which country is the origin of the Gamelan orchestra and what kind of instruments does it typically include?(13)

C) The Gamelan orchestra originated from Indonesia and includes Exotic Percussions

A) The Gamelan orchestra originated from China and includes String Instruments

B) The Gamelan orchestra originated from Japan and includes Percussion Instruments

D) The Gamelan orchestra originated from India and includes Woodwind Instruments

28. What is the one common element shared by all musical instruments?(14)

B) They are all played by striking

29. In general, when comparing two musical instruments, if one instrument is larger than the other, what is the relationship between their pitch?(15)

D) Both higher and lower, depending on the instruments

42. Which of the following is true regarding the production of the best violins?(17)

C) The best violins are crafted by hand, out of top-quality wood, and carefully varnished.

A) The best violins are made using machines in a factory setting.

B) The best violins are crafted by hand, out of low-quality wood, and hastily varnished.

D) The best violins are made using 3D printers and synthetic materials.

43. What is typically done when a hair from a bow string is broken during a concert?(18)

D) Broken bow strings are ignored during a concert, as there are plenty more hairs.v

A) The concert is immediately stopped until the hair can be replaced.

B) The musician continues to play with the remaining hairs on the bow string.

C) The musician switches to a new bow with an intact hair.

44. What would happen if a musician did not use rosin on their bow while playing the violin?(21)

D) If a musician didn’t use rosin on their bow, the bow would not grip the strings and no sound would be produced.

A) If a musician didn’t use rosin on their bow, the bow would grip the strings too tightly, causing a screeching sound.

B) If a musician didn’t use rosin on their bow, the bow would slide off the strings, producing no sound.

C) If a musician didn’t use rosin on their bow, the bow would produce a muffled sound.

45. Where are the string players typically positioned within an orchestra?(23)

D) The string instruments are placed in the front of the orchestra, surrounding the conductor in a semicircle.

A) The string instruments are placed in the back row, behind the percussion section.

B) The string instruments are placed in the middle of the orchestra, between the woodwinds and brass sections.

C) The string instruments are placed in the front row, directly in front of the conductor.

46. Which of the following describes the location of the double bass in the orchestra?(37)

C) The double bass is located on the outskirts of the orchestra behind the cellos

A) The double bass is located in front of the cellos

B) The double bass is located in the center of the orchestra

D) The double bass is located above the percussion section

47. Which of the following describes the similarities and differences between the shape of the double bass and the violin?(38)

D) Compare (similar): f-holes, the wood, and the way it is played; Contrast (different): the double bass has sloping shoulders, often a flat back

A) Compare (similar): sloping shoulders and flat back; Contrast (different): the wood, the way it is played, and f-holes

B) Compare (similar): g-holes, the material, and the sound; Contrast (different): the double bass has sloping shoulders, often a round back

C) Compare (similar): sloping shoulders and round back; Contrast (different): the violin have g-holes, both are made in different material, and the sound they produce

48. Which of the following best explains why the harp is often linked to heaven in music, paintings, and books?(41)

A) The harp is often linked to heaven, because of its delicate and angelic sound

B) The harp's complex design and construction are reminiscent of the intricacies of the divine realm.

C) The harp's association with angels in popular culture has led to its heavenly connotations.

D) The harp is commonly played by celestial beings in mythology and religious Texts.

49. Which of the following actions caused the Royal College of Music in London to lose millions of dollars?(43)

A) The college invested heavily in new technology that didn't work

B) The college cleaned out its instruments collection and chopped and threw away many harps

C) The college built a new campus in an unpopular location

D) The college hired a controversial artist-in-residence who caused a public scandal

50. Which of the following are the two main types of guitars?(45)

A) Guitars are either electric or acoustic

B) Guitars are either bass or ukulele

C) Guitars are either classical or flamenco

D) Guitars are either jazz or blues

51. What Italian word does the "mandolin" come from because of its shape?(46)

C) The word comes from “mandorla” meaning almond

A) The word comes from “mandorla” meaning pasta

B) The word comes from “mandorla” meaning espresso

D) The word comes from “mandorla” meaning parmesan

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2. What is a work for three players commonly called?(5)

3. What is a work for four players commonly called?(5)

4. What is the quality or state of being huge referred to as?(5)

5. What is a raised platform used by an orchestral conductor called?(6)

6. What is the leader of the first violins in an orchestra and the assistant to the conductor commonly referred to as?(6)

7. What is the process of adjusting an instrument to correct musical pitch or consonance called?(6)

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