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Quiz about Bassoon The Clown of the Orchestra
Quiz about Bassoon The Clown of the Orchestra

Bassoon: The Clown of the Orchestra Quiz


This quiz is on the ever so awsome instrument called the bassoon and a lot of things about it.

A multiple-choice quiz by bassoonist13. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
bassoonist13
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
236,666
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
406
Last 3 plays: Guest 198 (3/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 24 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. The bassoon is usually a double reeded instrument.


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of the following is not a common color found on the bassoon? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What well known bassoon piece was written by Paul Dukas? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. All bassoons have the exact same number of keys.


Question 5 of 10
5. What pitch is the bassoon in? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is another name for the bocal? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. They make only one size of bassoon.


Question 8 of 10
8. What does the whisper key do? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the minimum number of keys and fingerholes on the bassoon? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Find the odd one out. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The bassoon is usually a double reeded instrument.

Answer: True

The bassoon is usually a double reeded instrument, but they make mouthpieces so it can be played as a single reeded instrument.
2. Which of the following is not a common color found on the bassoon?

Answer: purple

The body of a bassoon is usually red or black and the keys are usually silver. It is rare to find a bassoon with purple coloration on it.
3. What well known bassoon piece was written by Paul Dukas?

Answer: The Sorcerer's Apprentice

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" was written by Paul Dukas and includes a large bassoon solo.
4. All bassoons have the exact same number of keys.

Answer: False

There are many optional keys on the bassoon. This makes the bassoon very unique.
5. What pitch is the bassoon in?

Answer: concert pitch

The bassoon is a concert pitch instrument along with the oboe, flute, and many other instruments.
6. What is another name for the bocal?

Answer: the crook

The bocal is a curved piece on the bassoon that has the reed at the tip of it The bocal is also known as the crook, so when you hear the word crook in context with bassoons, they are talking about the bocal.
7. They make only one size of bassoon.

Answer: False

To encourage smaller children to play bassoon, companies came out with a bassoon that was a little smaller than a real bassoon.
8. What does the whisper key do?

Answer: it helps control the octave of a note

When you press down the whisper key, it helps control lower notes and keep them from going into the higher octave. When you leave it up, it becomes easier to let the high notes out.
9. What is the minimum number of keys and fingerholes on the bassoon?

Answer: 23

The keys are, the low B flat key, the low B key, the low C key, the low D key, the pancake key, the B flat key, the F sharp key, the whisper key, the 3 keys above it, the F key, the alternate F sharp key, the A flat key, the low C sharp key, the E flat key, the G key, and the little key between the middle and ring fingers.

The holes are E, D, C (which can also be a key), B, and A. That totals to 23.
10. Find the odd one out.

Answer: French horn

The double reeded instruments in the list are the bassoon, the contrabassoon, and the English horn. The French horn, however, is a brass instrument.
Source: Author bassoonist13

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