Sultans of Swing

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1. What is the name of this 15th century instrument, formerly known as a sackbut, which represents the harmonic foundation of the big bands and uses a sliding tube to alter its range? Trombone Sousaphone Accordion Tuba

2. Which 'skinned' instrument, that forms part of the big bands rhythm section, has a strong connection with both war and dance and carries such components as tom-toms, snare and bass? Drums Marimba Harmonica Tambourine

3. This big band instrument has a peg-box, finger-board, bridge and chin-rest. What is this apparatus that also has four strings and was the instrument of choice of Stephanie Grapelli? Cello Violin Lyra Octobass

4. Which instrument, the lowest pitched of the violin family, is used in big bands to show the harmonic progression of the chord changes? Kora Double Bass Cello Banjo

5. This instrument is regarded as the star of the big bands. It is made up of a long, narrow brass tube that folds back in on itself and generally comes equipped with three valves. What is this musician's tool that includes the flugelhorn and cornet within its family? Piccolo Trumpet Saxhorn Tuba

6. What is the name of this percussion instrument that is made up of a series of metal bars suspended on cords that are struck by mallets and produce sounds that resonate like organ pipes through vertical tubes? Berimbau Vibraphone Shekere Lithophone

7. A vital member of the rhythm section of a big band what is this instrument that represents the band's heartbeat and is probably better known as a six string? Stroh Guitar Violin Kora

8. Branded early on as a novelty instrument it developed such a strong solo identity that it nearly upstaged the trumpet as the primary jazz instrument. What is this tool that was created by Adolphe Sax in 1846 for military bands? Saxophone Bassoon Flute Oboe

9. Which member of the rhythm section, favoured by the likes of Duke Ellington and Count Bassie, creates notes by having rebounding hammers, activated by keys strike against strings? Harp Violin Guitar Piano

10. Which long, single reed woodwind instrument, that shone in the hands of virtuoso band leaders such as Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw, is informally referred to as 'the liquorice stick'? Clarinet Oboe Bassoon Flute