Oboe
Test your knowledge about the oboe.
- 1.
The predecessor of the oboe is the ______.
- A.
Shawl
- B.
Shawm
- C.
Shawr
- D.
Shuml
Correct Answer
B. Shawm -
- 2.
Why was the pirouette on the early oboe not ideal for the oboists?
- A.
It made the oboe aesthetically less appealing.
- B.
It made the oboist feel uncomfortable.
- C.
It was big and cumbersome.
- D.
It restricted the control and dynamics of the instruments.
Correct Answer
D. It restricted the control and dynamics of the instruments. -
- 3.
The upper register of the oboe became more utilized in the ______ period.
- A.
Baroque
- B.
Classical
- C.
Romantic
- D.
Renaissance
Correct Answer
B. Classical -
- 4.
In the orchestral setting, the oboe usually plays the parts which are _______.
- A.
Bright
- B.
Loud
- C.
Mournful
- D.
Low
Correct Answer
C. Mournful -
- 5.
The main characteristic of the oboe is its _________.
- A.
Narrow bore
- B.
Grenadilla body
- C.
Double reed
- D.
Nickel silver keys
Correct Answer
A. Narrow bore -
- 6.
What was the function of the pirouette on the shawm?
- A.
To add weight to the extremely light instrument.
- B.
To increase the amount of air space in the instrument.
- C.
To support the lips and embouchure of the player.
- D.
To allow the player to change notes.
Correct Answer
C. To support the lips and embouchure of the player. -
- 7.
During the Baroque period, the oboe played the _______ line in military bands.
- A.
Harmony
- B.
Counter-melody
- C.
Melody
- D.
Bass
Correct Answer
C. Melody -
- 8.
Before the octave key was developed, the oboists had to ________ in order to reach the next harmonic of notes.
- A.
Decrease their air stream
- B.
Shorten the oboe
- C.
Extend the oboe
- D.
Increase their air stream
Correct Answer
D. Increase their air stream -
- 9.
________ instrument makers redesigned the octave key to be used in the manner of the modern key during the Classical period.
- A.
Italian
- B.
French
- C.
German
- D.
Swiss
Correct Answer
B. French -
- 10.
The commonly accepted range of the present-day oboe extend over __________ octaves.
- A.
2.5
- B.
1.5
- C.
3
- D.
2
Correct Answer
A. 2.5 -
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