WorksheetsHS/8 GM
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 27mins
In your own words, define what an instrument is. Why would a composer decide to use more than one instrument in a song they're writing?
Using adjectives like "warm", "dark", or "harsh" to describe a sound
range
timbre
intensity
attack
The space between the highest pitch and the lowest pitch an instrument can play
range
timbre
intensity
volume
How weak or strong a sound is
timbre
range
intensity
pitch
What materials can brass instruments be made out of?
brass, duh
wood
plastic
multiple toy chickens ducktaped together haphazardly
Which of the following brass instruments has the highest range? As in, it can play the highest pitches?
trumpet
horn
trombone
tuba
Which of these instruments has the lowest range?
trumpet
horn
trombone
tuba
Which instrument does not use valves to play specific pitches?
trumpet
horn
trombone
tuba
Which of these instruments is usually heard playing with a darker, more mellow tone?
trumpet
horn
True or false: Gongs are used all the time by jazz musicians for soloing
true
false
True or false: Most ensembles only need a few tuba players. The tuba is a naturally loud/resonant instrument that is easily heard.
true
false
Which of these instruments is a different version of the tuba? Specifically, one meant for marching where the tubing wraps around the player as they're standing.
bassoon
saxophone
flute
sousaphone
Order the following instruments from highest to lowest range: cello, double bass, viola, violin
True or false: The viola is a larger version of the violin that produces a darker tone and has a lower range
true
false
Which string instrument is often used in jazz bands to play super low, plucky notes?
violin
viola
trombone
double bass
Select the different ways we talked about in class you can play a string.
pluck
bow
strum
buzz
Guitars do not have frets. Violins and violas do.
true
false
How do electric guitars project sound to an audience?
An electric pickup on the string transfers the sound to an amplifier
Sound bounces around inside the instrument until it exits out of the sound hole
Out of a brass bell
Which of the following percussion instruments has the lowest range?
snare drum
bass drum
sleigh bells
maracas
Which percussion instrument was originally used as a signaling tool for soldiers?
Cymbals
Snare Drum
Maracas
Bongos
True or false: Most percussion instruments have very specific roles instead of being able to "do it all".
true
false
Woodwind instruments are called "woodwinds" because they're all made out of wood.
true
false
Which of the following woodwind instruments are single reed instruments?
flute
clarinet
saxophone
bassoon
Which of the following woodwinds are double reed instruments?
oboe
flute
clarinet
bassoon
Which of the double reeds has a high-pitched, nasally tone?
oboe
bassoon
How was air pushed through the pipes of the hydraulis (old Greek organ)?
Air pumped directly into the pipes
Air blown in via the wind
Air pumped into a tank of water to pressurize it
Trick question - the pipes of the hydraulis were hit with mallets to create pitch
How was air pushed through the pipes of Middle Ages pipe organs?
Air pumped directly into the pipes
Air blown in via the wind
Air pumped into a tank of water to pressurize it
Trick question - the pipes of the hydraulis were hit with mallets to create pitch
Which keyboard instrument plucks a string to create a sound?
Piano
Harpsichord
Xylophone
Pipe Organ
Which keyboard instrument mechanically hammers a string to create a sound?
Piano
Harpsichord
Xylophone
Pipe Organ
To keep the whole instrument from snapping in half and to keep tension on the strings, what is the interior body of a piano typically made out of?
cast iron
aluminum
wood
rubber
What's an orchestra?
An ensemble made up of strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and sometimes keyboards
An ensemble made up of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and sometimes keyboards
An ensemble made up of electric guitar, electric bass, drumset, and solo instrument or singer
What's a concert band?
An ensemble made up of strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and sometimes keyboards
An ensemble made up of woodwinds, brass, percussion, and sometimes keyboards
An ensemble made up of electric guitar, electric bass, drumset, and solo instrument or singer
Bonus Question: What did you enjoy most about this unit? What did you enjoy the least? What could be changed to make it more fun and help you learn the material better?
