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Average Band Instruments Quiz | 10 Questions | Music

This is a quiz about things found in one of my favorite classes at school.

A multiple-choice quiz by rglover09. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
rglover09

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
247,063

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2200

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1. The saxophone is a brass instrument.

True

False

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2. The bass clarinet is the absolute lowest clarinet voice.

True

False

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3. Which of the following does NOT use a reed? Hint

Flute

Oboe

Bassoon

Clarinet

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4. The triangle is a percussion instrument.

True

False

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5. Which is NOT a common type of saxophone? Hint

Alto

Baritone

Tenor

Contra Bass

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6. The trombone is the only brass instrument without buttons to press.

True

False

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7. In marching band, oboes and bassoons are not commonly used.

True

False

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8. One of the better ways to be good in band is to practice.

True

False

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9. Violins and cellos are generally found in wind ensembles.

True

False

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10. The euphonium is another name for the baritone.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The saxophone is a brass instrument.

Answer: false

Even though it is made of metal, it uses a reed, so it is a woodwind.

2. The bass clarinet is the absolute lowest clarinet voice.

Answer: false

The contra bass is usually considered the lowest clarinet voice. However, it is not often found in school bands - there you will most likely only find the bass clarinet.
There have been even lower clarinets made, but not for 'real' use.

3. Which of the following does NOT use a reed?

Answer: Flute

The flute uses a direct stream of air and has no use for a reed.

4. The triangle is a percussion instrument.

Answer: true

Even though it doesn't seem like it is, the triangle is used quite often in musical arrangements.

5. Which is NOT a common type of saxophone?

Answer: Contra Bass

The contra bass is more common for clarinets than the saxophone.

6. The trombone is the only brass instrument without buttons to press.

Answer: false

The trombone along with a few others, including the bugle, uses other things instead of buttons to manipulate sound.

7. In marching band, oboes and bassoons are not commonly used.

Answer: true

They aren't commonly used in marching bands, but are sometimes used at a band director's discretion.

8. One of the better ways to be good in band is to practice.

Answer: True

Like the saying says, "practice makes perfect"or "permanent" as my band director says.

9. Violins and cellos are generally found in wind ensembles.

Answer: false

Violins and cellos are generally found in orchestras.

10. The euphonium is another name for the baritone.

Answer: false

Although they are very similar, the baritone and the euphonium are different instruments.

Source: Author rglover09

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