Instruments of the Orchestra

What was the primary purpose of "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra"?

• To showcase famous composers

• To introduce young people to the instruments of the orchestra

• To teach music theory

• To demonstrate conducting techniques

How many sections or teams of players are there in an orchestra?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which of the following sections uses instruments mostly made of wood?

• Brass

• Strings

• Percussion

• Woodwind

Imagine you are creating an orchestra, which section would you place a trumpet in?

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Percussion

Which instrument has the highest voice in the woodwind section?

• Clarinet

• Flute

• Oboe

• Bassoon

What characteristic is shared by all members of the brass section?

• They have strings

• They are made of wood

• They are made of metal

• They use reeds

Which instrument is always plucked in the string section?

• Violin

• Cello

• Harp

• Viola

In the percussion section, which instrument is also known as the "kettle drum"?

• Snare drum

• Bass drum

• Timpani

• Cymbals

Which instrument has the deepest voice in the string family?

• Cello

• Double Bass

• Viola

• Violin

What is the final section of the documentary where the orchestra is put together again called?

• Overture

• Sonata

• Concerto

• Fugue