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Quiz about Musical Instruments 2
Quiz about Musical Instruments 2

Musical Instruments 2 Trivia Quiz


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A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
steiny1
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
32,683
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
874
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Question 1 of 10
1. What musical instrument did Pee Wee Russell play? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. There are 52 white keys on a piano. How many black keys are there? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What instrument did Julie Andrews play in 'The Sound Of Music'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which is not a part of the clarinet ? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Of the brass and the woodwind families, which one does the English Horn belong to?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 6 of 10
6. Which instrument was played by Dick Smothers? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the number of fifes in the painting 'The Spirit Of 76'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Of the clavichord, spinet, or the harpsichord, which one came first?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 9 of 10
9. For what instrument was 'Rhapsody In Blue' written? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the Benny Goodman Trio, what instrument did Teddy Wilson play? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What musical instrument did Pee Wee Russell play?

Answer: Clarinet

Pee Wee Russell was known for his unique style consisting of squeaks and overtones and a mournful expression. He began with Bix Beiderbeck and Frank Trumbuer in the 20's.
2. There are 52 white keys on a piano. How many black keys are there?

Answer: 36

The piano was derived from the harpsichord and the clavichord.
3. What instrument did Julie Andrews play in 'The Sound Of Music'?

Answer: Guitar

Julie was born in England. She received a Golden Globe Award for best actress and an Oscar for her role in "Mary Poppins".
4. Which is not a part of the clarinet ?

Answer: Slide

The predecessor of the clarinet was the chalumeau. It was improved into the clarinet and accepted into the orchestra during the 18th century.
5. Of the brass and the woodwind families, which one does the English Horn belong to?

Answer: Woodwind

It is actually a deep toned oboe.
6. Which instrument was played by Dick Smothers?

Answer: Bass Fiddle

Dick's first national TV appearance was with his brother on "the Jack Parr Show" in 1961. He is a disciplined regimen of robust workouts and an excellent cook.
7. What is the number of fifes in the painting 'The Spirit Of 76'?

Answer: 1

It was painred by Archibald M. Willard for the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876 and dismissed by art critics as little more than a cartoon. The painting was first known as "Yankee Doodle".
8. Of the clavichord, spinet, or the harpsichord, which one came first?

Answer: Clavichord

Popular from the 1400's to the 1800's.
9. For what instrument was 'Rhapsody In Blue' written?

Answer: Piano

It was actually written for Paul Whiteman's jazz band. The piano was the dominating instrument.
10. In the Benny Goodman Trio, what instrument did Teddy Wilson play?

Answer: Piano

The trio started in 1935 with Teddy Wilson on the piano and Gene Krupa on the drums along with Benny. In 1936 he added vibist Lionel Hampton.
Source: Author steiny1

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