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. "Pizzicato" refers to:

An antiquated type of ensemble that predates the modern orchestra correct incorrect

Plucking the strings on an instrument that is typically bowed correct incorrect

Pressing a finger down on a string to stop a portion of it from vibrating correct incorrect

Drawing a bow across a string to produce a tone correct incorrect

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. Which is NOT one of the indefinite pitch percussion instruments used in traditional orchestra percussion sections?

Chimes correct incorrect

Snare drum correct incorrect

Cymbals correct incorrect

Triangle correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is NOT an example of a pitched percussion instrument?

Kettledrum correct incorrect

Bass drum correct incorrect

Timpani correct incorrect

Glockenspiel correct incorrect

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. How has the orchestra changed since the Baroque era?

Decreasing use of percussion instruments correct incorrect

Increasing use of strings for timbral effect correct incorrect

Decreasing number of woodwind players correct incorrect

Increase in number of different instruments correct incorrect

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. Instruments such as the flute, clarinet, and trumpet are considered:

Chordophones correct incorrect

Idiophones correct incorrect

Aerophones correct incorrect

Homophones correct incorrect

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. What concepts can be clearly heard when listening to The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra?

Varying textures, with sections of both polyphony and homophony correct incorrect

A variety of methods for juxtaposing different instruments in playing melody and accompaniment correct incorrect

The distinct timbres of different musical instruments correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. The trombone and the tuba are NOT:

Respectively the oldest and youngest members of the brass family correct incorrect

Examples of aerophones correct incorrect

Analogous to the male voice registers, tenor and bass correct incorrect

Both examples of valveless brass instruments correct incorrect

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. A cappella refers to:

A small symphony intended to perform in a chapel, or "cappella" correct incorrect

A choir performing without any accompaniment correct incorrect

A choir performing as part of a larger symphonic or operatic piece correct incorrect

A band performing in a non-marching context correct incorrect

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. Curt Sachs and Erich von Hornbostel are credited with:

Dividing musical instruments into four broad categories correct incorrect

Building the first synthesizers in the 1950s correct incorrect

Showcasing the different orchestral instruments and sections in the 1946 piece called The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra correct incorrect

Introducing a variety of percussion instruments from across the world to the Western orchestra correct incorrect

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. Snare drums derive their name from:

The strings or metal bands stretched across the bottom "head" that vibrate when the top head is struck. correct incorrect

The material used to make the "heads" correct incorrect

The type of mallet used to strike the membrane correct incorrect

Their historical use in hunting parties correct incorrect

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. Which pairing of woodwinds below do NOT use the same number of reeds?

Saxophone and clarinet correct incorrect

Flute and piccolo correct incorrect

Clarinet and bassoon correct incorrect

Bassoon and oboe correct incorrect

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. Which of the following best describes one instrument being used as two distinct categories?

An opera singer performing a jazz standard correct incorrect

A violinist alternately bowing and plucking the strings correct incorrect

A clarinetist performing with the instrument fully assembled, then removing the mouthpiece and playing with it only correct incorrect

A guitarist plucking strings and rhythmically striking the body of the instrument with the palm of her hand correct incorrect

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. This stringed instrument is commonly used in both classical orchestral and jazz music.

Harpsichord correct incorrect

Viola correct incorrect

Double bass correct incorrect

Guitar correct incorrect

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. Which instrument category is NOT represented by an instrument with a keyboard?

Aerophones correct incorrect

Chordophones correct incorrect

Membranophones correct incorrect

Idiophones correct incorrect

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. Which section is described as the heart of the traditional orchestra?

Woodwinds correct incorrect

Strings correct incorrect

Percussion correct incorrect

Brass correct incorrect