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Saxophone Quiz


I play a tenor saxophone, so I thought I would make a quiz on it. Please stop to rate this quiz when finished.

A multiple-choice quiz by Cardys. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Cardys
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
115,458
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1790
Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (8/10), Guest 50 (7/10), Guest 124 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. It's easy, but what was the name of the person who invented the saxophone? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. How many reeds does a normal (alto, tenor etc.) saxophone use? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following is not a key that saxophones come in? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the only type of saxophone which has a spit valve? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What musician is famous for playing his soprano saxophone, and is probably the most well known saxophonist in pop music? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. How many different types of saxophones are there? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Yes or No: Is it possible to have a saxophone in an orchestra?


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the term used for playing a note which is higher than "F"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. True or False: If you can play an alto saxophone, you can also play any other kind of saxophone too.


Question 10 of 10
10. How old was Mr. Sax when he patented the saxophone? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. It's easy, but what was the name of the person who invented the saxophone?

Answer: Adolphe Sax

This was a gimme. Sax first got the patent for his instrument in 1849. Be was born in Belgium and invented the saxophone at the age of 29.
2. How many reeds does a normal (alto, tenor etc.) saxophone use?

Answer: 1

All normal saxophones use one reed held onto the mouthpiece by a metal ring called a ligature. Some of the newer prototypes of saxophones are starting to use two reeds. Some of these newer prototypes are adding double reeds to soprano saxophones. They are also starting to pull the bell out at 90 degree angles on tenor and alto saxes.
3. Which of the following is not a key that saxophones come in?

Answer: Ab

Saxophones can come in F, C, Eb, or Bb. The F and C saxophones are used (very rarely) in orchestras, while the Eb sax is more commonly know as the alto or baritone sax, and the Bb is more commonly called a tenor saxophone.
4. What is the only type of saxophone which has a spit valve?

Answer: Baritone

The baritone sax has a spit valve on the bottom part of the neckpiece to let out any spit which gets into the horn. Contrabass saxes also have spit valves.
5. What musician is famous for playing his soprano saxophone, and is probably the most well known saxophonist in pop music?

Answer: Kenny G

Kenny G has made many albums. He is most famous for playing his soprano saxophone. If you have heard the song "What a Wonderful World" you have heard one of the works of Kenny G.
6. How many different types of saxophones are there?

Answer: 15

The types are, Bb Sopranissimo (Soprillo), Eb Soprano, Bb Soprano, Eb Alto, Bb Tenor, Eb Baritone, Bb Bass, Eb Contrabass in the key of Eb and Bb. In the key of F and C there are the F sopranino, C Soprano, F Alto (mezzosoprano), C Tenor (C-melody), F Baritone, C Bass, and the F Contrabass. All of these but the Bb Sopranissimo were invented by Adolphe Sax.

There is also a sax which is said to be a subcontrabass. If you would like to see the site where I found this information and a picture of the subcontrabass go to http://www1.tip.nl/~t875094/saxgb/typesax.html
7. Yes or No: Is it possible to have a saxophone in an orchestra?

Answer: Yes

Of course it is, the C and F saxophones are primarily made for an orchestra. Mainly saxophones were found in orchestras in the late 1800s and early 1900s, but it is not so often nowadays. Some of the orchestras that have had saxophones in them were "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris" by George Gershwin.
8. What is the term used for playing a note which is higher than "F"?

Answer: Altissimo

The playing of altissimo notes is a skill that takes a lot of practice and familiarity with your saxophone. Different saxophones have different keyings for these notes. To learn more about altissimo notes go to http://www.geocities.com/pierresaxpage/playing.htm
9. True or False: If you can play an alto saxophone, you can also play any other kind of saxophone too.

Answer: True

The fingerings of all of the saxes are the same until altissimo notes are reached.
10. How old was Mr. Sax when he patented the saxophone?

Answer: 32

As aforementioned, Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone. He also perfected the bass clarinet.
Source: Author Cardys

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