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Quiz about Trombone For Dummies
Quiz about Trombone For Dummies

Trombone For Dummies Trivia Quiz


This quiz was designed by me. I hope you find some of the questions comical. If the answers are incorrect please let me know. This quiz is just for fun and not a crash course for trombonists! I hope you enjoy playing!

A multiple-choice quiz by ghicks. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ghicks
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
12,261
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1319
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (4/10), Guest 86 (2/10), Guest 172 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. How many positions do you use on trombone? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What trombone instruction book was based on the vocalises of Marco Bordogni?

Answer: (Four Words (no accents) or one word (last name of author))
Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following is NOT primarily a trombonist? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these words is used to describe a movement that cannot easily be performed on any brass instrument except the trombone? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Are trombones traditionally included in the North American Drum and Bugle Corps?


Question 6 of 10
6. Who wrote "Apres un Reve (After a Dream)"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. When tuning if the pitch is flat what do you do? (choose BEST Answer)? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When comparing trombones, what does an F-attachment mean? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What trombone has the lowest pitched range? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the term used to describe the technique that allows you to play a chord on a horn (more than one note at a time) ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. How many positions do you use on trombone?

Answer: seven

Many notes are played on trombone using the lips and seven slide positions.
2. What trombone instruction book was based on the vocalises of Marco Bordogni?

Answer: Melodious Etudes for Trombone

Rochut's Melodious Etudes-Set of three book designed to improve smooth technique and legato playing.
3. Which of the following is NOT primarily a trombonist?

Answer: Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis plays trumpet. J.J. Johnson plays jazz, Glenn Miller had his own swing band, Simone Mantia helped write the Arban book, and yes, I play trombone.
4. Which of these words is used to describe a movement that cannot easily be performed on any brass instrument except the trombone?

Answer: glissando

Glissando is sometimes written as a gliss. It's a smooth movement of the slide while playing a note that bends it without stopping between pitches.
5. Are trombones traditionally included in the North American Drum and Bugle Corps?

Answer: No

6. Who wrote "Apres un Reve (After a Dream)"?

Answer: Gabriel Faure

7. When tuning if the pitch is flat what do you do? (choose BEST Answer)?

Answer: push tuning slide in

8. When comparing trombones, what does an F-attachment mean?

Answer: an attached lever that gives you more flexibility

9. What trombone has the lowest pitched range?

Answer: bass

10. What is the term used to describe the technique that allows you to play a chord on a horn (more than one note at a time) ?

Answer: multiphonics

By singing or humming (or something) into the mouthpiece while playing a different note, you can play a chord.
Source: Author ghicks

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