Sydney Youth Orchestra Quiz

What is the main job of a conductor in an orchestra?

• To write the music

• To play the loudest instrument

• To keep musicians in time and in tune

• To sell tickets

How many groups does the Sydney Youth Orchestra have?

• 20

• 14

• 10

• 5

Which of these is NOT a string instrument?

• Violin

• Double Bass

• Clarinet

• Cello

How do you play a string instrument?

• By hitting it

• By blowing into it

• By plucking or bowing

• By shaking it

Which instrument belongs to the woodwind family?

• Timpani

• Trombone

• Flute

• Viola

What do you need to play an oboe?

• A reed

• A mouthpiece

• A bow

• A drumstick

What material are brass instruments made of?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Brass

• Glass

How do you play a brass instrument?

• By shaking it

• By hitting it

• By blowing into a mouthpiece

• By plucking it

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

• Clarinet

• Violin

• Flute

• Timpani

What does George decide he wants to be at the end?

• A violinist

• A flutist

• A conductor

• A drummer