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Tuba, The King of the Brass Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the largest of all brass instruments?

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

Author
bmrsnr

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,578

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
569

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following composers did not write a concerto for the tuba? Hint

Edward Gregson

John Williams

Paul Hindemith

Ralph Vaughn Williams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following tuba manufacturers is not based out of Germany? Hint

VMI

Meinl Weston

Cerveny

Miraphone (or Mirafone)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Legendary tuba player Arnold Jacobs played for what major symphony? Hint

The New York Philharmonic

The Boston Pops

The Cleveland Symphony Orchestra

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Question 4 of 10

4. Charles Daellenbach plays tuba for what world renowned ensemble? Hint

Empire Brass

The Canadian Brass

The Phillip Jones Brass Band

The Saint Louis Brass

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Question 5 of 10

5. On a CC tuba, how many octaves below middle C is the fundamental? Hint

Three octaves

Two Octaves

Four Actaves

Five Octaves

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following choices is not a common type of tuba? Hint

G Contrabass

BB-flat Contrabass

E-flat Bass

B-flat Tenor

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Question 7 of 10

7. Many tubas today are described as having "fully compensating systems". What do these systems compensate for? Hint

The stuffiness of the lower register

The intonation problems in the lower register

The intonation problems in the higher register

The stuffiness of the higher register

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Question 8 of 10

8. Name a metal that is not used to plate tuba mouthpieces? Hint

nickel

gold

silver

iron

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following responses is NOT a common number of valves found on tubas? Hint

Three

Five

Six

Four

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many tuba players are generally seen in a modern Symphony Orchestra? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following composers did not write a concerto for the tuba?

Answer: Paul Hindemith

Ralph Vaughn Williams' "Concerto for Bass Tuba" is one of the most played concertos for the instrument. Edward Gregson wrote an excellent concerto for Tuba and Band. John Williams' Concerto is exceptionally difficult. Paul Hindemith wrote one piece for tuba that is one of the standard pieces today. It, however, was a sonata.

2. Which of the following tuba manufacturers is not based out of Germany?

Answer: Cerveny

V.F. Cerveny and his sons began producing (and still produce) tubas in what is known today as the Czech Republic.

3. Legendary tuba player Arnold Jacobs played for what major symphony?

Answer: The Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Arnold Jacobs was also celebrated as a teacher.

4. Charles Daellenbach plays tuba for what world renowned ensemble?

Answer: The Canadian Brass

Charles, who also goes by Chuck, was one of the founding members of the Canadian Brass, who have been entertaining audiences for decades.

5. On a CC tuba, how many octaves below middle C is the fundamental?

Answer: Three octaves

The fundamental for any brass instrument is the pitch for which that instrument's overtone series is based on. For the CC tuba, that pitch is three octaves below middle C.

6. Which of the following choices is not a common type of tuba?

Answer: G Contrabass

The BB-flat contrabass is the most common along with the B-flat tenor also known as the Euphonium. E-flat bass tubas are popular for solo work. G Contrabass tubas were commonly used with Drum and Bugle Corps but over the past several years have slowly been phased out.

7. Many tubas today are described as having "fully compensating systems". What do these systems compensate for?

Answer: The intonation problems in the lower register

The compensating systems were introduced to fix the intonation problems that were inherent in the low register of the tuba and euphonium. When the fourth valve is depressed, the air is taken through extra tubing, thus lowering the pitch to make it more in tune.

8. Name a metal that is not used to plate tuba mouthpieces?

Answer: iron

Silver or nickel silver plating is the most popular for mouthpieces, but there is a strong following for gold plated mouthpieces as well.

9. Which of the following responses is NOT a common number of valves found on tubas?

Answer: Six

Most tubas have four. Beginner horns tend to have 3. Many CC tubas will have 5. Six is rare and only found on a few F tubas.

10. How many tuba players are generally seen in a modern Symphony Orchestra?

Answer: 1

One tuba is used to complete the brass section. Some composers wrote for more than one, but that is the exception rather than the rule.

Source: Author bmrsnr

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