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Oboemania Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about the wonders of the oboe! Anyone who knows anything about oboes should try this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by celticwoman333. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
celticwoman333

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
230,899

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
340

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Question 1 of 10

1. What key are oboes pitched in? Hint

C flat

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Question 2 of 10

2. When was the approximate "birth" of the oboe, i.e. the instrument that developed into the oboe over time? Hint

2800 BC

1700 AD

1650 AD

1825 AD

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Question 3 of 10

3. The fingerings on an oboe for B, A, and G (on the staff) are the same for a soprano recorder.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. On a beginner oboe, how many keys are there with holes on them, not just under? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Oboes are not allowed in school bands.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Playing with just your right index finger plays a slightly off (sharper) version of what note? Hint

A flat

E flat

C sharp

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many octaves can oboes play? Hint

exactly 3

a little under 4 (4 with a few notes under)

a little over 2 (2 with a few notes left over)

a little over 3 (3 with a few notes left over)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is an oboe's lowest note? Hint

B flat

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which type of music is most written for oboes? Hint

classical

pop

rock

rap

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, the French word for oboe, "hautbois," means what? Hint

high wood

woodwind

dying duck

high woodwind

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What key are oboes pitched in?

Answer: C

The oboe is pitched in C, but was originally made for D. Sorry if that confused anyone.

2. When was the approximate "birth" of the oboe, i.e. the instrument that developed into the oboe over time?

Answer: 2800 BC

The origins of the oboe date back to 2800 BC, when the shawm, a one-piece instrument made of boxwood, using a double reed of cane was invented. The oboe came into French courts around 1650, became a member of the orchestra in 1700, and has been unchanged since 1825.

3. The fingerings on an oboe for B, A, and G (on the staff) are the same for a soprano recorder.

Answer: True

B, A, and G are the usually the first notes learned by those playing any instrument, but there are usually different fingerings. However, the soprano recorder and the oboe have the same fingerings for these three notes.

4. On a beginner oboe, how many keys are there with holes on them, not just under?

Answer: 4

Trill keys are often found between major keys on oboes.

5. Oboes are not allowed in school bands.

Answer: False

Oboes are active members in orchestras, bands, and woodwind ensembles for elementary school grades through high school, and then of course, there are symphonies and symphoniettas.

6. Playing with just your right index finger plays a slightly off (sharper) version of what note?

Answer: C sharp

Playing with only your right index finger brings out a more nasal version of the note C sharp, or D flat.

7. How many octaves can oboes play?

Answer: a little over 3 (3 with a few notes left over)

Most fingering charts show oboes only going a little over two octaves, but they can for certain play a little over three, maximum three and a half.

8. What is an oboe's lowest note?

Answer: B flat

The lowest note on an oboe is B flat, but most beginning oboes are unequipped with the B flat key, so the lowest they can go is B without covering the hole in the bell with their knees. Some conservatory key stystem oboes can go down to an A, but they are rare.

9. Which type of music is most written for oboes?

Answer: classical

Oboe music is mostly classical, excluding school band pieces.

10. Finally, the French word for oboe, "hautbois," means what?

Answer: high wood

Hautbois (pronounced aut-bwa) literally means, "high wood."

Source: Author celticwoman333

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