FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

The Bassoon Trivia Quiz

For all the crazy bassoonists in the world, and all the people who envy us!

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ladymacb29

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
7,558

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
4 / 5

Plays
767

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 5

1. The bassoon is a what? Hint

Single reed

No-reed wind

Brass

Double reed

NEXT>

Question 2 of 5

2. Which finger uses the most keys on a standard bassoon? Hint

Left middle

Right pinkie

Left thumb

Right thumb

NEXT>

Question 3 of 5

3. How many octaves is the bassoon's range? Hint

3.5

2.5

NEXT>

Question 4 of 5

4. The contrabassoon is related to the bassoon.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 5 of 5

5. What is the name of the curvey metal thing that the reed attaches to? Hint

Reed holder

Ligature

Bocal

Mouthpiece

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The bassoon is a what?

Answer: Double reed

Yes, there are single reed mouthpieces for bassoons - but the bassoon IS a double reed instrument!

2. Which finger uses the most keys on a standard bassoon?

Answer: Left thumb

My bassoon has about 10 keys for the left thumb. It was hard to figure it out when I started playing!

3. How many octaves is the bassoon's range?

Answer: 3.5

Got that info from www.classiccd.co.uk - I've never been able to get that many out of mine!

4. The contrabassoon is related to the bassoon.

Answer: True

It's a much larger bassoon, but folded over so it's not too hard to hold.

5. What is the name of the curvey metal thing that the reed attaches to?

Answer: Bocal

A ligature is what is used on saxophones and clarinets.

Source: Author ladymacb29

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor ertrum before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.