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Euphonium/Baritone Quiz

Hi! I am a euphonium player, and I hope that this quiz will teach you something about these great instruments.

A multiple-choice quiz by maddielc. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
maddielc

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,601

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
211

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the biggest difference between baritones and euphoniums? Hint

The bore size and shape (conical vs. cylindrical)

The clef the music is written in.

There is no major difference.

Euphoniums are just more expensive baritones.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Euphoniums are non-transposing instruments, meaning the note sounded is the same as the note written. Which of these instruments is most often a transposing instrument?
Hint

Tuba

Trombone

Alto Sax

Bassoon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is NOT a number of valves a baritone or euphonium can have? Hint

Three

Two

Four

Five

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which clef are baritones and euphoniums least likely to play in? Hint

Alto clef

Bass clef

Treble clef

They commonly play in all of these

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Question 5 of 10

5. Euphoniums and baritones are most similar in range to Hint

Flutes

Tubas

Trombones

Trumpets

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Question 6 of 10

6. Literally speaking, what does the name euphonium mean? Hint

Pleasant sounding

Loud trumpet

Small tuba

Clear tone

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Question 7 of 10

7. Can there ever be different fingerings for a single note? Hint

No, only woodwind instruments can do this.

No, only french horns can do this.

Yes

It depends on if it has three or four valves.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is circular breathing? Hint

When you curl your bottom lip in, sending the air upwards.

When you expel air from your cheeks and inhale through your nose at the same time

When you use your diaphragm to help expel air.

It is a technique that only flute players can use.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are pedal notes? Hint

Notes that are lower than the instrument's "normal" range.

Any notes that are played with the fourth valve.

Really really high notes.

Pedal notes don't exist!

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where on the staff is the pedal B flat located on a C euphonium or baritone in bass clef? Hint

In the staff

There is no such thing as the pedal B flat!

Above the staff

Below the staff

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the biggest difference between baritones and euphoniums?

Answer: The bore size and shape (conical vs. cylindrical)

Euphoniums have conical bores, and baritones are cylindrical.

2. Euphoniums are non-transposing instruments, meaning the note sounded is the same as the note written. Which of these instruments is most often a transposing instrument?

Answer: Alto Sax

Saxophones are usually transposing instruments in either Eb (Alto, Baritone), or Bb (Soprano, Tenor). Euphoniums, Trombones, Bassoons, and Tubas are not transposing instruments.

3. Which is NOT a number of valves a baritone or euphonium can have?

Answer: Two

A popular myth is that baritones have three valves, and euphoniums have four or five. In reality, either instrument can have between three and five valves.

4. Which clef are baritones and euphoniums least likely to play in?

Answer: Alto clef

They most commonly play in bass clef, but many players also read treble clef in B flat, especially if they previously played trumpet.

5. Euphoniums and baritones are most similar in range to

Answer: Trombones

Many people are surprised to know that trombones and euphoniums are very similar, except for the slide. They even use the similar mouthpieces! The slide positions and fingerings correspond, too. This means that, for instance, any time you would press first and third valves, you would be in sixth position and so on.

6. Literally speaking, what does the name euphonium mean?

Answer: Pleasant sounding

The word euphonium comes from the words euph(ony)and(harmon)ium. Euphony means pleasant sounding or agreeable to the ear.

7. Can there ever be different fingerings for a single note?

Answer: Yes

Many notes, especially the higher notes, do have more than one possible fingering. This is true even on a three valved instrument.

8. What is circular breathing?

Answer: When you expel air from your cheeks and inhale through your nose at the same time

Circular breathing is a technique that allows you to breathe in through your nose while still playing a continuous note with your mouth.

9. What are pedal notes?

Answer: Notes that are lower than the instrument's "normal" range.

Pedal notes are much easier to play on low brass instruments than high brass instruments.

10. Where on the staff is the pedal B flat located on a C euphonium or baritone in bass clef?

Answer: Below the staff

The pedal B flat is the lowest note a euphonium can play without the use of any valves.

Source: Author maddielc

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