UNIT 10 : THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT

What are the main categories of musical instruments?

• String, Wind, Percussion, Electronic

• Acoustic, Digital, Harmonic, Melodic

• Solo, Ensemble, Classical, Modern

• Brass, Woodwind, Synthesizer, Vocal

Name three string instruments.

• piano, organ, keyboard

• violin, cello, guitar

• flute, clarinet, oboe

• trumpet, trombone, tuba

What is the difference between a woodwind and a brass instrument?

• Brass instruments use valves, while woodwind instruments do not use any mechanism.

• Woodwind instruments are made of metal, while brass instruments are made of wood.

• Woodwind instruments use reeds or air vibration, while brass instruments use lip vibration and tubing.

• Woodwind instruments are played with a bow, while brass instruments are played by blowing into a mouthpiece.

This large percussion instrument is played by striking it with mallets, and it has a deep, resonant sound. It’s used to keep the rhythm in an orchestra.

• Snare drum

• Timpani

• Cymbals

• Triangle

What instrument is known as the 'king of instruments'?

• Violin

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Organ

Which family does the flute belong to?

• String family

• Woodwind family

• Percussion family

• Brass family

What is the primary function of a conductor in an orchestra?

• To play a solo instrument during the performance.

• To lead and coordinate the performance of the musicians.

• To manage the orchestra's finances and budget.

• To compose new music for the orchestra.

Name an example of a keyboard instrument.

• Flute

• Piano

• Guitar

• Drums

What instrument uses a bow to produce sound?

• String instruments like the violin

• Flute

• Piano

• Drum

How do electronic instruments differ from acoustic instruments?

• Electronic instruments require physical strings to produce sound.

• Acoustic instruments can only be played outdoors.

• Electronic instruments are always louder than acoustic instruments.

• Electronic instruments differ from acoustic instruments in that they use electronic means to generate sound, whereas acoustic instruments produce sound through natural vibrations.