WorksheetsOrchestras in Baroque and Classical era + elements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Select all instruments that belong to a typical Baroque orchestra
Flute
Harpichord
Piano
Violin
Cello
What are the differences beween a piano and a harpsichord?
Piano has only 1 dynamic
In a Harpsichord, the strings are 'plucked', not 'hit'
Piano can change dynamics
The pitches on a harpsichord is different to that of a piano
Harpsichord is more expressive due to the change of dynamics
Select the instrument family names found in the Baroque era
Strings
Percussion
Metal
Woodwind
What is new in the classical orchestra compared to the baroque?
More strings
Large ensemble
Conductor leads instead of harpsichord
Larger range of woodwind instruments
On a score, how would the string family be presented?
Flute, Violin 1, Cello, Violin 2
Bassoon, viola, cello, double bass
Violin 1+2, viola, cello, double bass
Viola, violin 1+2 , double bass, cello
Where is this note on a piano?
Which pitch is this?
What is the order of the families on a score?
Woodwind, brass, string
String, woodwind, Brass
Brass, String, woodwind
Select the highest pitched instruments in the families
Trumpet
Viola
Violin
Flute
Bassoon
What notes are effected by this key signature?
F and C
G
F, C and G
Nothing changes
