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Why did they put that there? Trivia Quiz

An orchestra is a large ensemble of instruments, which are separated into groups of different types. Which instrument goes where?

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

Author
pmarney

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
360,231

Updated
Aug 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
955

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. An orchestra needs someone in charge, to bring all the instruments together. Who is normally in charge of an orchestra? Hint

Leader

Inspector

Conductor

Supervisor

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Question 2 of 10

2. In some musical arrangements a triangle is played. What instrument group within the orchestra does a triangle fall into? Hint

Strings

Woodwind

Percussion

Brass

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Question 3 of 10

3. Most orchestras have a piano in them. What instrument group is the piano part of? Hint

Woodwind

Percussion

Strings

Brass

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Question 4 of 10

4. All stringed instruments have four strings.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Whilst strolling around the woodwind section, someone referred to an instrument as a "liquorice stick." What instrument could this be? Hint

Piano

Violin

Flute

Clarinet

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Question 6 of 10

6. Just by the woodwind section is the brass section. One of the horns in the brass section has a name that connects it to a country. What instrument is it? Hint

French Horn

Austrian Horn

German Horn

Belgian Horn

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Question 7 of 10

7. A full-size orchestra, also known as a "symphony" or "philharmonic orchestra," normally has about 100 musicians in it, or in some cases a lot more.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. A harp is often seen and used in an orchestra. Of what group within the orchestra would this instrument be a member? Hint

Brass

Woodwind

Strings

Percussion

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Question 9 of 10

9. I know we are talking about an orchestra and not sport, but someone just asked where their "score" was. What were they referring to? Hint

Sheet Music

Bow

Chair

Stool

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Question 10 of 10

10. If the orchestra was playing Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," what unusual implement/item might they need in the orchestra to make the performance authentic? Hint

Rifle

Whip

Pistol

Cannon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An orchestra needs someone in charge, to bring all the instruments together. Who is normally in charge of an orchestra?

Answer: Conductor

The conductor's primary duty is to unify the performers for their performance.

2. In some musical arrangements a triangle is played. What instrument group within the orchestra does a triangle fall into?

Answer: Percussion

Percussion instruments produce sound by one part striking, scraping or rubbing against another part of the instrument. With the triangle, music is produced when metal beater causes the triangle to vibrate.

3. Most orchestras have a piano in them. What instrument group is the piano part of?

Answer: Percussion

It is in the percussion section because of the hammers hitting the strings.

4. All stringed instruments have four strings.

Answer: False

Whilst some of the main stringed instruments do have four strings, a lot of others do not. A guitar is a good example, having in some cases four, six or twelve strings.

5. Whilst strolling around the woodwind section, someone referred to an instrument as a "liquorice stick." What instrument could this be?

Answer: Clarinet

The clarinet is sometimes called by this name because of its shape and colour.

6. Just by the woodwind section is the brass section. One of the horns in the brass section has a name that connects it to a country. What instrument is it?

Answer: French Horn

Interestingly, the French horn actually originated in Germany. If all the curls on the French horn were opened up and stretched out straight, it would stretch for over twenty feet.

7. A full-size orchestra, also known as a "symphony" or "philharmonic orchestra," normally has about 100 musicians in it, or in some cases a lot more.

Answer: True

Sometimes there is a need for a smaller orchestra, which is known as a "chamber orchestra." This would normally be 50 or fewer musicians.

8. A harp is often seen and used in an orchestra. Of what group within the orchestra would this instrument be a member?

Answer: Strings

A harp with a pillar is a frame harp, but can also be called an open harp. They can vary in size, larger ones being played whilst the base is on the floor, smaller ones with the base on someone's lap.

9. I know we are talking about an orchestra and not sport, but someone just asked where their "score" was. What were they referring to?

Answer: Sheet Music

A musical score is a written form of musical composition used to ensure that the music is played as the composer intended and that when it is reproduced it is consistent.

10. If the orchestra was playing Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," what unusual implement/item might they need in the orchestra to make the performance authentic?

Answer: Cannon

Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" was originally written to celebrate Russia's defence of their motherland against Napoleon's "Grande Armee" in 1812.

Source: Author pmarney

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