Beginner Orchestra End of Year Exam

Where should you put your backpacks when you come into the orchestra room?

• By your chair

• on the shelf

• on the floor near the shelf

• Behind your chair

What is the tuning note of the orchestra?

• A 440 Hz

• B 660 Hz

• A 442 Hz

• A 439 Hz

What is the main purpose of the soundpost?

• To hold up the top of the instrument

• As a decoration

• For tuning purposes

• To transmit vibrations from the strings to the back of the instrument, making it louder

What is the swirly thing at the top of your instrument?

• Swirl

• Twirl

• Scroll

• Squirrel

Why should your bow be pointing down when you are not playing?

• Because the down bow symbol tells you to go that way

• Because the bow can be dangerous and shouldn't be pointed where someone might get hurt

• Because you are too lazy to play with your bow in the correct position

• Because ready position includes pointing your bow to the floor

What class is this?

• Reading Language Arts

• Algebra

• Biology

• Orchestra

The three steps to cleaning your instrument are

• wash, rinse, repeat

• scrub, buff, wax

• soak, rinse, spin, dry

• rosin removal, polish, buff

How often should you tune your instrument?

• every day at the beginning of class

• only when there is a test

• never

• only if I want to

Who is allowed to turn the pegs on your instrument?

• The principal of the school

• your parents

• your orchestra teachers

• only orchestra students

Why shouldn't you turn a peg?

• The string might cut you

• The peg might break

• The string will probably break

• No reason