Timbre - Multiple Choice

Which section of the orchestra contains the rhythm section?

• Strings

• Woodwinds

• Brass

• Percussion

How many instrumentalists perform when the tutti is indicated?

• The entire ensemble

• One person

• A small group

• Nobody

Which of these instruments belong in the woodwind section?

• Bass drum

• Clarinet

• Viola

• Trombone

What term describes the most comfortable section of an instrument's or vocalist's range?

• Tutti

• Register

• Timbre

• Tessitura

Which instrument performs the basso continuo part?

• Keyboard

• Trumpet

• Xylophone

• Flute

What term is used for a section of the music that highlights a single performer?

• Timbre

• Tutti

• Solo

• Obbligato

What term can mean either a section of the music that must be played, or a section of the music that may be omitted?

• Obbligato

• Tutti

• Solo

• Instrumentation

What term indicates the tone color of an instrument?

• Timbre

• Tutti

• Solo

• Obbligato

What term is used to describe all the notes that can be sung by a vocalist or played by an instrument?

• Tessitura

• Range

• Register

• Tutti

Which of these string instruments is highest in pitch?

• Violin

• Cello

• Bass

• Viola