Music Elements Practice Test

What is the name of the person who leads an Orchestra?

• Orchestra Player

• Instrumentalists

• Conductor

Which family do the instruments Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass (Stringed Bass) belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

Which family do the instruments Clarinet, Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Saxophone & Bassoon belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

Which family do the instruments Tuba, Trumpet, Trombone & French Horn belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

Which family do the instruments Snare Drum, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Triangle & Cymbals belong to?

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Strings

• Percussion

How do you play the instruments in the String family?

• Blowing into the mouthpiece by buzzing your lips

• Blowing into the mouthpieces which has 1 or 2 reeds

• Using a bow to scrape the strings or pluck the strings

• Scraping, shaking or striking the instrument

How do you play the instruments in the Brass family?

• Blowing into the mouthpiece by buzzing your lips

• Blowing into the mouthpieces which has 1 or 2 reeds

• Using a bow to scrape the strings or pluck the strings

• Scraping, shaking or striking the instrument

How do you play the instruments in the Woodwind family?

• Blowing into the mouthpiece by buzzing your lips

• Blowing into the mouthpieces which has 1 or 2 reeds

• Using a bow to scrape the strings or pluck the strings

• Scraping, shaking or striking the instrument

How do you play the instruments in the Percussion family?

• Blowing into the mouthpiece by buzzing your lips

• Blowing into the mouthpieces which has 1 or 2 reeds

• Using a bow to scrape the strings or pluck the strings

• Scraping, shaking or striking the instrument

​ The tempo ​ (a)   means to play very slowly and broadly.