Musical Instruments and Ensembles

A symphony orchestra is an example of a chamber ensemble, true or false

false

Which of the following is a double-reed instrument

oboe

A pizzicato is created on a string instruments when

the strings are plucked

The property of sound that gives instruments and voices their unique tone is

timbre

The ____ is an indefinite pitch percussion instrument

triangle

Which of the following terms describes instruments made with stretched skins

membranophone

A woodwind quintet is unusual in that

It includes a brass instrument

How do specialist classify instruments?

by the way, they generate their sound

Which of the following shows the correct order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest

soprano, alto, tenor, bass

How many instruments would you expect to find in a chamber group?

between two and twelve

The conductor

interprets the music, beats Time in metrical patterns rehearses the ensemble

vocal music with instrumental accompany it is called a capella

False

A small vocal ensemble is known as a

choir

Jazz band usually include

a reed section, a brass section, and a rhythm section

In the west and ensemble strings coupled with an assortment of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments is known as a

Symphony Orchestra

Which instrument are members of the woodwind family?

flute, oboe, bassoon, English horn, saxophone

Which keyboard instrument is also a woodwind instrument

organ

The sousaphone is the marching band adaptation of which instrument

tuba

An instrument that produces sound from a vibrating string is called a

chordophone

Which of the following ensembles relies mainly on winds and percussion

band