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Quiz about The Oboe
Quiz about The Oboe

The Oboe Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the wonderful instrument that is the oboe?

A multiple-choice quiz by ladymacb29. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ladymacb29
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
7,556
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
947
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (5/5), Guest 136 (5/5), Guest 98 (4/5).
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Question 1 of 5
1. What country 'invented' the oboe? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Oboes are what kind of instrument? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. Which instrument is NOT in the oboe family? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. What colour are most oboes? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. What note will most oboes play if you do not hold down any keys? Hint



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Nov 03 2024 : Guest 173: 5/5
Oct 24 2024 : Guest 136: 5/5
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 98: 4/5

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What country 'invented' the oboe?

Answer: France

It is called 'hautbois' in French, meaning 'high wood'.
2. Oboes are what kind of instrument?

Answer: Double reed

Yes, there are single reed mouthpieces for one can buy to modify oboes - but the oboe IS a double reed instrument!
3. Which instrument is NOT in the oboe family?

Answer: Bassoon

The oboe d'amore is a third lower than the oboe, the English Horn is a tenor oboe, the bass oboe a bass, but the bassoon - it's only a cousin to the oboe. The fingerings are even different!
4. What colour are most oboes?

Answer: Black

Depending on the wood, you can also have brown or red oboes. However, I have seen a couple 'silver' oboes that were made of metal. These oboes are generally played in marching bands or outside in places where a wood oboe would not be a good idea.
5. What note will most oboes play if you do not hold down any keys?

Answer: C sharp

This is sometimes used as an alternate fingering (but very rarely!)
Source: Author ladymacb29

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