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The Saxophone Trivia Quiz

If you play the saxophone, you will love this fun quiz! Try it now!

A multiple-choice quiz by kendar. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
kendar

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
20,450

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2011

Last 3 plays: Guest 161 (8/10), Guest 142 (1/10), Guest 195 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who invented the saxophone? Hint

Harold Saxman

Samuel Sax

Adolph Sax

Nobody knows for sure

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Question 2 of 10

2. What key is the Alto Saxophone in? Hint

B flat

E flat

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following artists is not a saxophone player? Hint

Gerry Mulligan

Charlie Parker

Miles Davis

Joshua Redman

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which saxophone manufacturer produces the 'Super Action 80' series? Hint

Selmer

Keilwerth

Yamaha

Jupiter

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why are saxophones lacquered? Hint

To show that the instrument is expensive

To protect the instrument from corrosion

Otherwise no sound will come out

The bare brass would be poisonous to your skin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following saxophones produces the highest pitch? Hint

Sopranino

Alto

Soprano

Baritone

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what country are Keilwerth saxophones made? Hint

United States

Germany

France

Italy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the piece of wood attached to a saxophone mouthpiece? Hint

Reed

Key

Ligature

Facing

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following materials is not used to make saxophone mouthpieces? Hint

Rubber

Plastic

Metal

Cement

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which politician has been known to play the saxophone? Hint

Bill Clinton

Al Gore

Ronald Reagan

George Bush Jr.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who invented the saxophone?

Answer: Adolph Sax

The saxophone is named after its inventor.

2. What key is the Alto Saxophone in?

Answer: E flat

Not all saxophones are in the same key.

3. Which of the following artists is not a saxophone player?

Answer: Miles Davis

Miles Davis is known for playing the trumpet.

4. Which saxophone manufacturer produces the 'Super Action 80' series?

Answer: Selmer

Selmer has produced the Super Action 80 Series 1, 2, and 3.

5. Why are saxophones lacquered?

Answer: To protect the instrument from corrosion

There is much debate over what effects different types of lacquers have on the sound.

6. Which of the following saxophones produces the highest pitch?

Answer: Sopranino

Smaller saxophones create higher pitches than larger saxophones.

7. In what country are Keilwerth saxophones made?

Answer: Germany

Keilwerth saxophones are handmade in Germany.

8. What is the name of the piece of wood attached to a saxophone mouthpiece?

Answer: Reed

Reeds are made of bamboo - not technically a wood, perhaps, as bamboo is a grass, but the source of the term "woodwind".

9. Which of the following materials is not used to make saxophone mouthpieces?

Answer: Cement

There are many different types of mouthpieces available for saxophones.

10. Which politician has been known to play the saxophone?

Answer: Bill Clinton

Playing the saxophone is an enjoyable hobby for many people.

Source: Author kendar

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