Orchestra Basics Quiz

Which section of the orchestra includes instruments like violins, violas, cellos, and basses?

• Woodwinds

• Percussion

• Strings

• Brass

What is the main material used to make woodwind instruments?

• Wood

• Metal

• Plastic

• Glass

Which instrument is the largest in the brass section of the orchestra?

• French horn

• Trumpet

• Tuba

• Trombone

Where do woodwind players sit in relation to the conductor?

• In front

• At the back of the orchestra

• Right behind the conductor

• Behind the strings

Which section of the orchestra includes instruments that are struck?

• Woodwinds

• Percussion

• Brass

• Strings

What is the main type of music played by orchestras?

• Rock

• Jazz

• Classical

• Pop

How many violins are often being played at once in an orchestra?

• 5-10

• 20-25

• 10-15

• 15-20

Which instrument in the woodwinds section has a deep tone?

• Flute

• Oboe

• Clarinet

• Bassoon

Where are the percussion instruments placed in the orchestra?

• Right behind the strings

• In front of the conductor

• Left and front of the conductor

• At the back of the orchestra

What is the shape of a French horn's tube?

• Spiral

• Curved

• Straight

• Coiled in a circle