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UNIT 4: THE INSTRUMENTS & THE HUMAN VOICE

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The symphony orchestra is ...

a)

... the largest instrumental group.

b)

... the smallest instrumental group.

c)

... the largest vocal group.

d)

... the smallest vocal group.

2.

The symphony orchestra contains up to _______ instruments.

a)

one hundred

b)

one thousand

c)

ten

d)

six

3.

Choose the families that appear in the symphony orchestra.

a)

string & percussion.

b)

woodwind & brass

c)

string, woodwind & brass

d)

string, woodwind, brass & percussion.

4.

The conductor organizes and directs the orchestra. He marks the beat with a _____ .

a)

bow

b)

baton

c)

mouthpiece

d)

hammer

5.

The instruments in a symphony orchestra are usually arranged in a specific way: each instrument has its own place.

a)

first, the string family; behind this family, the woodwind family; then the brass instruments, and finally, the percussion section.

b)

first, the woodwind family; behind this family, the string family; then the brass instruments, and finally, the percussion section.

c)

first, the brass family; behind this family, the woodwind family; then the percussion instruments, and finally, the string section.

6.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

violin

b)

trumpet

c)

cello

d)

double bass

e)

bassoon

7.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

violin

b)

trumpet

c)

cello

d)

double bass

e)

bassoon

8.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

piano

b)

harpsichord

c)

cello

d)

double bass

e)

bassoon

9.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

violin

b)

harpsichord

c)

cello

d)

double bass

e)

bassoon

10.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

harp

b)

harpsichord

c)

cello

d)

double bass

e)

bassoon

11.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

harp

b)

harpsichord

c)

cello

d)

double bass

e)

piano

12.

The violin is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

13.

The viola is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

14.

The cello is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

15.

The double bass is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

16.

The guitar is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

17.

The harpsichord is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

18.

The harp is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

19.

The piano is a ...

a)

... bowed string instrument.

b)

... plucked string instrument.

c)

... struck string instrument.

d)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

20.

The violin is _______ than the viola.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

21.

The cello is _______ than the violin.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

22.

The double bass is the _______ bowed string instrument.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

23.

The violin is the _______ bowed string instrument.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

24.

Bowed string instruments produce sounds by ...

a)

... rubbing the string with a bow.

b)

... rubbing the string with a baton.

c)

... plucking the string with the fingers.

d)

... striking the string with a hammer.

25.

Pizzicato means ...

a)

... plucking the strings with fingers.

b)

... plucking the strings with the mouthpiece.

c)

... plucking the strings with a bow.

d)

... rubbbing the strings with a bow.

26.

Plucked string instruments produce the sound by ...

a)

... rubbing the string with a bow.

b)

... plucking the string with fingers or some type of plectrum.

c)

... hitting with a hammer.

d)

... rubbing the string with a baton.

27.

How many keys has a current keyboard piano?

a)

88

b)

8

c)

44

d)

84

28.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

saxophone

b)

recorder

c)

clarinet

d)

French horn

e)

bassoon

29.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

saxophone

b)

recorder

c)

clarinet

d)

French horn

e)

bassoon

30.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

oboe

b)

recorder

c)

clarinet

d)

French horn

e)

bassoon

31.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

oboe

b)

recorder

c)

clarinet

d)

French horn

e)

bassoon

32.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

oboe

b)

recorder

c)

clarinet

d)

French horn

e)

bassoon

33.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

oboe

b)

recorder

c)

double bassoon

d)

corn anglais

e)

bassoon

34.

The recorder is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

35.

The flute is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

36.

The piccolo is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

37.

The saxophone is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... brass instrument.

38.

The clarinet is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

39.

The oboe is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

40.

The corn anglais is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

41.

The bassoon is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

42.

The double bassoon is a ...

a)

... single-reed woodwind instrument.

b)

... double-reed woodwind instrument.

c)

... edge-tone woodwind instrument.

d)

... bowed string instrument.

43.

The flute is _______ than the bassoon.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

44.

The clarinet is _______ than the bassoon.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

45.

The clarinet is _______ than the flute.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

46.

The piccolo is the _______ woodwind instrument.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

47.

The double bassoon is the _______ woodwind instrument.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

48.

Woodwinds produce the sound ...

a)

... by rubbing the strings with a bow.

b)

.... by plucking the strings with fingers or some type of plectrum.

c)

.... when the player blows air against an edge or a thin piece of wood called a reed.

d)

... by the vibration of the lips inside the mouthpiece.

49.

Which instrument does not usually appear in the orchestra?

a)

Flute

b)

Oboe

c)

Clarinet

d)

Bassoon

e)

Saxophone

50.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Trumpet

b)

French horn

c)

Trombone

d)

Tuba

e)

Saxophone

51.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Trumpet

b)

French horn

c)

Trombone

d)

Tuba

e)

Saxophone

52.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Trumpet

b)

French horn

c)

Trombone

d)

Tuba

e)

Saxophone

53.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Trumpet

b)

French horn

c)

Trombone

d)

Tuba

e)

Saxophone

54.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Trumpet

b)

Flugelhorn

c)

Alphorn

d)

Sousaphone

e)

Saxophone

55.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Trumpet

b)

Flugelhorn

c)

Alphorn

d)

Sousaphone

e)

Saxophone

56.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Trumpet

b)

Flugelhorn

c)

Alphorn

d)

Sousaphone

e)

Saxophone

57.

Trumpets use ...

a)

... piston valves.

b)

... rotatory valves.

c)

... slide.

58.

French horns use ...

a)

... piston valves.

b)

... rotatory valves.

c)

... slide.

59.

Trombones use ...

a)

... piston valves.

b)

... rotatory valves.

c)

... slide.

60.

Tubas use ... [two correct options]

a)

... piston valves.

b)

... rotatory valves.

c)

... slide.

61.

The French horn is _______ than the trombone.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

62.

The trombone is _______ than the tuba.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

63.

The trombone is _______ than the trumpet.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

64.

The trombone is _______ than the French horn.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

65.

The trumpet is the _______ brass instrument.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

66.

The tuba is the _______ brass instrument.

a)

higher

b)

highest

c)

lower

d)

lowest

67.

Choose correct option about brass instruments.

a)

The sound is produced by the vibration of the lips in the mouthpiece.

b)

The sound is produced by rubbing the strings with a bow.

c)

The sound is produced by the vibration of the lips in the bow.

68.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Crash cymbal

b)

Glockenspiel

c)

Timpani

d)

Triangle

e)

Bass drum

69.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Crash cymbal

b)

Glockenspiel

c)

Timpani

d)

Triangle

e)

Bass drum

70.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Crash cymbal

b)

Glockenspiel

c)

Timpani

d)

Triangle

e)

Bass drum

71.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Crash cymbal

b)

Glockenspiel

c)

Timpani

d)

Triangle

e)

Bass drum

72.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Crash cymbal

b)

Glockenspiel

c)

Timpani

d)

Triangle

e)

Bass drum

73.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Marimba

b)

Snare drum

c)

Drum kit

d)

Xylophone

e)

Tubular bells

74.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Marimba

b)

Snare drum

c)

Drum kit

d)

Xylophone

e)

Tubular bells

75.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Marimba

b)

Snare drum

c)

Drum kit

d)

Xylophone

e)

Tubular bells

76.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Marimba

b)

Snare drum

c)

Drum kit

d)

Xylophone

e)

Tubular bells

77.

Choose the correct answer.

a)

Marimba

b)

Snare drum

c)

Drum kit

d)

Xylophone

e)

Tubular bells

78.

The timpani is a ...

a)

... pitched percussion instrument.

b)

... unpitched percussion instrument.

79.

The marimba is a ...

a)

... pitched percussion instrument.

b)

... unpitched percussion instrument.

80.

The snare drum is a ...

a)

... pitched percussion instrument.

b)

... unpitched percussion instrument.

81.

The bass drum is a ...

a)

... pitched percussion instrument.

b)

... unpitched percussion instrument.

82.

Which is the highest female voice?

a)

Soprano

b)

Contralto

c)

Tenor

d)

Bass

83.

Which is the lowest female voice?

a)

Soprano

b)

Contralto

c)

Tenor

d)

Bass

84.

Which is the lowest male voice?

a)

Soprano

b)

Contralto

c)

Tenor

d)

Bass

85.

Which is the highest male voice?

a)

Soprano

b)

Contralto

c)

Tenor

d)

Bass

86.

Which singing voice comes between a tenor and a bass?

a)

Soprano

b)

Contralto

c)

Baritone

d)

Bass

87.

Which singing voice comes between a soprano and a contralto?

a)

Soprano

b)

Mezzo-soprano

c)

Baritone

d)

Bass

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