Oboe

1. Before the octave key was developed, the oboists had to ________ in order to reach the next harmonic of notes.

Decrease their air stream

Shorten the oboe

Extend the oboe

Increase their air stream

2. Why was the pirouette on the early oboe not ideal for the oboists?

It made the oboe aesthetically less appealing.

It made the oboist feel uncomfortable.

It was big and cumbersome.

It restricted the control and dynamics of the instruments.

3. The predecessor of the oboe is the ______.

Shawl

Shawm

Shawr

Shuml

4. The commonly accepted range of the present-day oboe extend over __________ octaves.

2.5

1.5

3

2

5. During the Baroque period, the oboe played the _______ line in military bands.

Harmony

Counter-melody

Melody

Bass

6. ________ instrument makers redesigned the octave key to be used in the manner of the modern key during the Classical period.

Italian

French

German

Swiss

7. What was the function of the pirouette on the shawm?

To add weight to the extremely light instrument.

To increase the amount of air space in the instrument.

To support the lips and embouchure of the player.

To allow the player to change notes.

8. In the orchestral setting, the oboe usually plays the parts which are _______.

Bright

Loud

Mournful

Low

9. The upper register of the oboe became more utilized in the ______ period.

Baroque

Classical

Romantic

Renaissance

10. The main characteristic of the oboe is its _________.

Narrow bore

Grenadilla body

Double reed

Nickel silver keys