The Evolution of the Orchestra

Who came up with the concept of an orchestra and musical scales?

• The Egyptians

• The Ancient Greeks

• The Babylonians

• The Romans

Which wind instrument is part of the medieval orchestras?

• The lyre

• The racket

• The crumhorn

• The serpent

What was invented during the Renaissance period which helped spread written musical compositions?

• The harpsichord

• The printing press

• The piano

• The violin

Who was a famous composer from the Baroque period known for expanding the orchestra?

• Handel

• Vivaldi

• Bach

• All of the above

At what age did Mozart start writing music?

• 5 years old

• 7 years old

• 2 years old

• 10 years old

Which composer is known for being deaf and yet expanded the orchestra significantly?

• Mozart

• Haydn

• Beethoven

• Salieri

What role was created due to the increasing size of orchestras in the Romantic period?

• Composer

• Orchestra manager

• Choir master

• Conductor

What is unique about the 20th century composer, John Cage's '4'33"'?

• It uses unconventional instruments

• It consists of 4 minutes and 33 seconds of silence

• It features a solo performance

• It is performed without instruments