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Flutes, Flutes, and More Flutes Quiz

For almost eight years, I have been a flautist. The physicality of the flute, flute music, and general info about the flute are included. Enjoy!

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

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i_love_adam

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,814

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What kind of flute is typically played by a beginner? Hint

Open-hold C Flute

Bass Flute

Alto Flute

Closed-hole C Flute

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which is the smallest flute? Hint

Bass Flute

Small Flute

Piccolo

Alto Flute

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Question 3 of 10

3. What instrumental category are flutes included in? Hint

Strings

Brass

Woodwinds

Percussion

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jean-Pierre Rampal, an incredibly famous flautist, lives in France with his wife and three dogs.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. How long ago was the mammoth bone flute from the Swabian Alps made? Hint

75, 000 to 80, 000 years

1 to 10 years

30, 000 to 37, 000 years

150, 000 to 200, 000 years

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Question 6 of 10

6. Of which technique was the open-hole flute used for? Hint

French technique

Indian technique

English technique

German technique

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Question 7 of 10

7. For auditions, what two Mozart concertos are usually the requested pieces? Hint

Concerto in D and Concerto in B

Concerto in B and Concerto in C

Concerto in D and Concerto in G

Concerto in G and Concerto in C

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who created what can be considered the modern flute? Hint

Powell

Tolou

Boehm

Moyse

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name this popular etude practice book: "Melodious and ______________
_____________". Hint

Progressive Studies

Modulatory Practices

Harmonic Etudes

Minor-based Pieces

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Question 10 of 10

10. In a school setting, what age is typically the starting point for a musical education? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What kind of flute is typically played by a beginner?

Answer: Closed-hole C Flute

There are many types of flutes. These four types are only a select few, not to mention the different makes of flutes.

2. Which is the smallest flute?

Answer: Piccolo

The piccolo is the smallest, and highest pitched of the flute family. It can be very shrill to listen to and almost always out of tune!

3. What instrumental category are flutes included in?

Answer: Woodwinds

The different categories differentiate between the different types of instruments. Woodwinds are instruments that generally use a reed, with the exception of the flute.

4. Jean-Pierre Rampal, an incredibly famous flautist, lives in France with his wife and three dogs.

Answer: False

Jean-Pierre Rampal passed away on May 20, 2000 at the age of 78.

5. How long ago was the mammoth bone flute from the Swabian Alps made?

Answer: 30, 000 to 37, 000 years

The discovery made in 2004 determined that perhaps the last of the Neanderthals constructed this incredible flute.

6. Of which technique was the open-hole flute used for?

Answer: French technique

The French technique, derived from the Paris Conservatory, dominated the 20th century with the use of the offset G key.

7. For auditions, what two Mozart concertos are usually the requested pieces?

Answer: Concerto in D and Concerto in G

Typically, G and D are requested and many flautists have worked up and know these pieces very well.

8. Who created what can be considered the modern flute?

Answer: Boehm

Boehm constructed the flute in the mid-1800's and can now be see as a French metal model.

9. Name this popular etude practice book: "Melodious and ______________ _____________".

Answer: Progressive Studies

This is the title of an exercise book for flute etude studies. Students should own a copy of these books, as they progress along with the student's progress.

10. In a school setting, what age is typically the starting point for a musical education?

Answer: 10

A student should begin at the age of 10, or what is usually the fifth grade. Typically, a 10-year old will enter a music class in elementary school and learn basic music through instrumental emphasis and individual lessons during school. However, many musicians can begin earlier or much later in life and still acquire an excellent education.

Source: Author i_love_adam

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