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WorksheetsLet's Explore the Recorder's History
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
From which family of instruments does the recorder come?
Brass family
Percussion family
String family
Woodwind family
In which century was the recorder used as a folk instrument?
17th century
19th century
16th century
18th century
Name one of the composers who wrote music for the recorder.
Johann Sebastian Bach
Frédéric Chopin
Ludwig van Beethoven
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
What is one characteristic of the recorder's sound?
Soft and mellow sound
Loud and piercing sound
Raspy and harsh sound
Bright and sharp sound
How long has the recorder been around?
Since the 18th century.
About 200 years.
Approximately 600 years.
Over 1000 years.
Was the recorder ever used in orchestras?
The recorder was primarily used in jazz ensembles.
The recorder is a modern instrument not found in orchestras.
No, the recorder was never used in orchestras.
Yes, the recorder was used in orchestras, especially during the Baroque period.
Which of the following is a common type of recorder?
Soprano recorder
Alto saxophone
Tenor trombone
Baritone horn
The largest recorders play the _______ notes, and the smaller recorders play the _______ notes.
loudest/softest
highest/lowest
fastest/shortest
lowest/highest
How many holes are on the front of the recorder?
8
7
6
5
What do ballerinas and recorders have in common?
Ballerinas wear tutus, and you say 'tutu' when playing the recorder.
I'm not sure
True or False
Recorders are musical instruments, not toys or noisemakers.
True
False
What is the primary material used to make modern recorders?
Plastic
Wood
Metal
Glass
What is the primary technique used to produce sound on the recorder?
Plucking
Blowing
Strumming
Bow technique
