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Orchestral Manoeuvres Trivia Quiz

Questions about musical instruments and where they fit in the orchestra (woodwind - brass -percussion - string).

A multiple-choice quiz by musicmonkeyman. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
musicmonkeyman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
169,704

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1589

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. An easy starter for you. The violin belongs to which section of the orchestra? Hint

String

Woodwind

None of these

Percussion

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where does the tuba fit into the orchestra? Hint

None of these

Woodwind

Brass

Percussion

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which section of the orchestra might you find a hi-hat? Hint

Brass

None of these

Percussion

Woodwind

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which member of the orchestra is usually known as the 'Concertmaster or Concertmistress'? Hint

The conductor

The foremost soloist

The pianist

Leader of the first violins

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Question 5 of 10

5. Is this statement true of false?
The bars of a xylophone are made of metal.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The piano belongs to which section of the orchestra? Hint

String

Neither of these

Percussion

Both of these

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Question 7 of 10

7. Approximately how long would the tubing of a French horn be if it was
un-coiled and laid straight? Hint

Two to three metres

Eight to nine metres

Four to five metres

Six to seven metres

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Question 8 of 10

8. Is this statement true of false?
A viola is larger than a violin.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Steinway and Sons are famous for making which of these musical instruments? Hint

Saxophones

Violins

Pianos

Drums

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Question 10 of 10

10. The cymbals belong to which part of the orchestra? Hint

Brass section

Woodwind section

None of these

Percussion section

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An easy starter for you. The violin belongs to which section of the orchestra?

Answer: String

The violin is the smallest instrument in the string section. Other instruments in an orchestra's string section include: violas, cellos, bass and double bass. Antonio Stradivari, probably the best known violin maker, was making the instruments more than 300 years ago.

2. Where does the tuba fit into the orchestra?

Answer: Brass

The tuba is the largest instrument in the orchestra's brass section. Other instruments in the brass section include: French horns, trumpets and trombones.

3. In which section of the orchestra might you find a hi-hat?

Answer: Percussion

The hi-hat is a pair of cymbals on a stand that are operated with a foot pedal.

4. Which member of the orchestra is usually known as the 'Concertmaster or Concertmistress'?

Answer: Leader of the first violins

The violin has four strings. It is played by drawing a horse-hair bow across the strings, causing them to vibrate. The violin strings can also be plucked, this is called pizzicato.

5. Is this statement true of false? The bars of a xylophone are made of metal.

Answer: False

The xylophone belongs to the percussion section of the orchestra and the bars are made of wood. The glockenspiel, a similar instrument, has metal bars and produces a brighter sound.

6. The piano belongs to which section of the orchestra?

Answer: Both of these

The piano can be classified as a percussion or string instrument.
It belongs to the percussion group of instruments because its strings are struck with felt hammers. Striking the instrument, to produce a sound, is the definition of percussion.
As the sound is made by the strings the piano can also be classified as a stringed instrument.

7. Approximately how long would the tubing of a French horn be if it was un-coiled and laid straight?

Answer: Six to seven metres

The French horn was developed from the French hunting horn. It gradually evolved through the 1700s into the instrument we known today.

8. Is this statement true of false? A viola is larger than a violin.

Answer: True

The viola is slightly larger than the violin and therefore has a slightly deeper tone.

9. Steinway and Sons are famous for making which of these musical instruments?

Answer: Pianos

Steinway & Sons have made high quality grand pianos for more that 150 years. A standard grand piano has 88 keys.

10. The cymbals belong to which part of the orchestra?

Answer: Percussion section

As the cymbal is struck to produce the sound it belongs to the percussion section of the orchestra. Cymbals come in a variety of sizes. Two can be struck together to produce a sound, or they can be played with sticks.

Source: Author musicmonkeyman

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