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WorksheetsInstrumentation and musical analysis
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is a riff?
A repeated melody or pattern in music
A type of rhythm
Something you play on a guitar
How can we analyze music?
Timbre
Formal Analysis
Lyrics
All of the above
What is the definition of timbre?
The unique quality of sound that an instrument makes.
How loud or soft an instrument can play.
How high or low an instrument can play.
How fast or slow an instrument can play.
What are the names of the four families of instruments in an orchestra?
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings
Clarinet, Tuba, Flute, Trumpet
Aerophone, Electrophone, Idiophone, Membranophone
Piano, Organ, Guitar, Drums
Which of the following is NOT an instrument in the Woodwind Family?
Flute
Clarinet
Oboe
Trombone
A saxophone is a member of the Brass Family of instruments.
True
False
Which instrument is a member of the Brass Family of instruments?
Tuba
Cello
Marimba
Piccolo
The xylophone is a member of the Percussion Family of instruments.
True
False
Which of these is NOT a member of the Percussion Family of instruments?
Triangle
Maracas
Timpani
Bassoon
Which of these words describes the overall timbre of a flute?
Gentle
Heavy
Twangy
Noisy
Which of these words describe the overall timbre of trumpet?
Peaceful
Spooky
Shrill
Brassy
Which of these words is NOT a word associated with the timbre of an instrument?
Resonant
Eerie
Bright
Fast
Why do composers use motifs?
To change keys
To change from major to minor
To develop a melody or idea over the course of a song
Because they're too lazy to compose more
