The Orchestra and Beyond - Test, Part 1: Strings and Brass

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an orchestra’s conductor?

• to conduct with a baton

• to play the piano

• to run rehearsals

• to choose tempos

The person who decides what music is to be performed by an orchestra is called the

• orchestra librarian

• artistic director

• song coordinator

• music selector

In an orchestra, a “full score” is

• the conductor’s music

• the winning performance

• a meal before a performance

• when everyone plays together

The principal player in the first violin section of an orchestra is called the

• master of ceremonies

• supervisor of violins

• concertmaster

• soloist

How many sections (movements) does a traditional symphony have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Music written for solo instrument and orchestra is called a

• symphony

• concerto

• madrigal

• feature presentation

There are more brass instruments in the orchestra than any other.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The smallest instrument in the string family is the

• violin

• viola

• cello

• bass

A string player’s __hand holds the bow. (circle one)

• Right

• Left

Of all the orchestral strings, which most resembles the human voice?

• violin

• viola

• cello

• bass