Percussion Instruments, conductor and the harp

What is the primary focus of the adventure with Maestro Carl?

• Learning about string instruments

• Exploring percussion instruments

• Discovering wind instruments

• Understanding brass instruments

What is described as the first instruments ever invented by humans?

• String instruments

• Brass instruments

• Woodwind instruments

• Percussion instruments

Who is called to provide insight into the world of percussion instruments?

• Josh Jones

• Alex Cohen

• Tisha

• Aruna Bergman

What is the name of the percussion instrument that Josh Jones mentions, which can produce many different notes?

• Snare drum

• Triangle

• Vibraphone

• Cajon

Which percussion instrument has been part of symphonic writing longer than any other?

• Snare drum

• Bass drum

• Timpani

• Tambourine

How did the role of timpani change in the Romantic Era and afterward?

• Became less prominent

• Used for reinforcement only

• Used in a more varied way

• Removed from orchestras

What mechanism is used to change the pitch of timpani drums?

• Pedals

• Chains

• Springs

• Wheels

What is emphasized as an essential skill for tympanists?

• Memorization

• Agility

• Sight-reading

• Pitch adjustment

What role does a conductor primarily play in an orchestra?

• Soloist

• Manager

• Leader

• Technician

How does a conductor convey the tempo of a piece?

• Through gestures

• Through verbal cues

• Through written instructions

• Through facial expressions