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Quiz about Band Instruments
Quiz about Band Instruments

Band Instruments | 10 Question Music Multiple Choice Quiz


Do you like band? I do! Here is an easy quiz about band instruments.

A multiple-choice quiz by kaileigha. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
kaileigha
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
254,937
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2472
Last 3 plays: Guest 156 (7/10), Guest 166 (10/10), xxFruitcakexx (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of these is not like the others. Which instrument does not belong? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The oboe is what type of instrument? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Instruments play in different keys.


Question 4 of 10
4. I can play the highest notes in the band. I am a smaller version of a more common instrument. I play in the key of C. What instrument am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is used to hold the reed to the mouthpiece? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Some brass instruments use reeds.


Question 7 of 10
7. To make a brass instrument sound different this is placed in the bell. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The piano, though it has strings, is actually in what band family? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The clarinet is usually this color. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Considered to be the heart-beat of the band, this group of instruments has the most diversity, and largest range within itself. Hint





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Aug 31 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. One of these is not like the others. Which instrument does not belong?

Answer: Trumpet

The trumpet is a brass instrument while the others are woodwind instruments.
2. The oboe is what type of instrument?

Answer: Woodwind

The oboe is a double reed instrument.
3. Instruments play in different keys.

Answer: True

Instruments are made to play in different keys. If a flute is playing a B-flat, a clarinet must play a C to make the same sound.
4. I can play the highest notes in the band. I am a smaller version of a more common instrument. I play in the key of C. What instrument am I?

Answer: Piccolo

The piccolo is in the flute family. There are also alto and bass flutes.
5. What is used to hold the reed to the mouthpiece?

Answer: Ligature

A ligature is usually metal and is tightend around the reed and mouthpiece.
6. Some brass instruments use reeds.

Answer: False

Reeds are only found in the woodwind family. The saxophone, because it has a reed, is a woodwind, even if it's made of brass.
7. To make a brass instrument sound different this is placed in the bell.

Answer: A mute

There are different types of mutes, all used to make the instrument sound slightly different.
8. The piano, though it has strings, is actually in what band family?

Answer: Percussion

Since there is no breath used in playing the piano it cannot be a part of the Brass or Woodwind families.
9. The clarinet is usually this color.

Answer: Black

Although the instrument can be dyed any color, most clarinets are black.
10. Considered to be the heart-beat of the band, this group of instruments has the most diversity, and largest range within itself.

Answer: Percussion

Percussion instruments range from tonal to non-tonal. There are shakers, slides, drums, cymbals and keyboard instruments to name a few.
Source: Author kaileigha

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