The Fabulous French Horn Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the fabulous French horn, a subject near and dear to my heart.

A multiple-choice quiz by irisfreamon. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
irisfreamon

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
211,661

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
653

Last 3 plays: Guest 203 (1/10), Guest 107 (6/10), Guest 144 (9/10).

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1. Which of these kinds of music is least likely to have French Horns? Hint

All are equally likely to feature French Horns

Classical

Jazz

Band

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2. In what century were valves invented for the French horn? Hint

18th

20th

19th

17th

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3. The early French horn, or "hunting horn" as it was called back then, had a specific purpose. What was it? Hint

Reveille

Calling birds

Communicating with Moose herds

Hunting

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4. What is the main difference between a single horn and a double horn? Hint

The single has 3 valves while the double has 6

Nothing. People just have different names for it

The single has 3 valves while the double has 4

The single has 4 valves while the double has 3

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5. Some credit the mouthpiece with giving the French horn its distinctive mellow sound. What shape does the mouthpiece of a French horn have? Hint

A peanut

A sphere

A funnel

A bell

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6. How long is the single horn when it is uncoiled? Hint

16 feet (5 meters)

12 feet (4 meters)

6 feet (2 meters)

9 feet (3 meters)

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7. What is one thing that separates the French horn from other popular brass instruments? Hint

It's the only one whose notes can be changed by using the lips

It's the only one that's played left-handed

It's the only one that has 3 valves

It's the only one that was developed in Europe

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8. What is the name of a particular French horn that is used commonly in marching bands? Hint

Baritone

Tuba

Mellophone

Alto Trumpet

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9. What is an invention that made the French horn easier to carry? Hint

A handle built into the instrument

The screw bell

A fold up bell

The ability to uncoil the horn

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10. Suppose that the French horn were in a choir. What vocal sections would it cover? Hint

Tenor, Alto, and Baritone

Tenor

Baritone

Alto

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these kinds of music is least likely to have French Horns?

Answer: Jazz

The horn is a part of the symphony orchestra, marching and concert band, and various wind choirs, but is not often found in jazz.

2. In what century were valves invented for the French horn?

Answer: 19th

The valves were a welcome change. It sure made changing notes easier.

3. The early French horn, or "hunting horn" as it was called back then, had a specific purpose. What was it?

Answer: Hunting

I really hope you got this one right. The answer was in the question. It was used to communicate with each other and was played while on the back of a horse.

4. What is the main difference between a single horn and a double horn?

Answer: The single has 3 valves while the double has 4

The double horn has an extra valve called the "thumb valve" which makes lower notes and higher notes a little easier to reach. Another difference is that the single has 4 slides and the double has 9 (sometimes 10).

5. Some credit the mouthpiece with giving the French horn its distinctive mellow sound. What shape does the mouthpiece of a French horn have?

Answer: A funnel

The French horn uses a deep, funnel-shaped mouthpiece. The shape of the mouthpiece also wreaks havoc on the player's lips as any French horn player knows.

6. How long is the single horn when it is uncoiled?

Answer: 12 feet (4 meters)

Incredible isn't it? And the French horn is not alone when it comes to the long length of its tubing. The Tuba is 16 feet long.

7. What is one thing that separates the French horn from other popular brass instruments?

Answer: It's the only one that's played left-handed

It is also the only one that has the bell pointing backwards. You can also get French horns altered for right-handed playing.

8. What is the name of a particular French horn that is used commonly in marching bands?

Answer: Mellophone

The Mellophone resembles a Trumpet but with more tubing. It is much easier to play while moving than a standard French horn and requires the person playing to play with their right hand. Another is called the Frumpet.

9. What is an invention that made the French horn easier to carry?

Answer: The screw bell

The screw bell does exactly what its name suggests, it can become detached from the rest of the horn. It comes in handy because the French horn case has a bulge in it for the bell. Which makes the case a bit unwieldy. But, if you take the bell off, the case can become much more slim and easier to carry.

10. Suppose that the French horn were in a choir. What vocal sections would it cover?

Answer: Tenor, Alto, and Baritone

Cool, isn't it? That shows how versatile the French horn is. I've been playing the French horn for 7 years and I found out a lot about it by making this quiz. I hope you learned as much as I did.

Source: Author irisfreamon

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