Concert Band Music
How much do you know about concert band music?
- 1.Which is the odd one out?
- A.
Woodwinds
- B.
Brass
- C.
Violins
- D.
Percussion
- 2.Which of these do not belong in the brass section?
- A.
Tubas
- B.
Saxophones
- C.
Trombones
- D.
Cornets
- 3.Which of these positions are usually not found in a concert band?
- A.
Librarian
- B.
Conductor
- C.
Concert Master
- D.
Drum Major
- 4.What type(s) of music do concert bands play?
- A.
Pop
- B.
Classical
- C.
Jazz
- D.
All of the above
- 5.Which section do the cymbals fall under?
- A.
Brass
- B.
Percussion
- C.
Woodwinds
- D.
None of the above
- 6.Which of these characteristics best describe the bassoon?
- A.
Double-reed
- B.
Produces a high pitch
- C.
Belongs to the brass family
- D.
None of the above
- 7.Which of these is NOT a percussion mallet instrument?
- A.
Marimba
- B.
Chimes
- C.
Glockenspiel
- D.
None of the above
- 8.What do the valves of a trumpet do?
- A.
They allow the pitch of the sound produced to be higher
- B.
They allow the pitch of the sound produced to be lower
- C.
They mute the trumpet
- D.
There are no valves
- 9.Which is the odd one out?
- A.
Oboes
- B.
Bassoons
- C.
Flutes
- D.
Clarinets
- 10.What do percussion auxiliaries (e.g. triangle, cymbal) do?
- A.
Maintain the balance for the band
- B.
Help the band keep time
- C.
Add color and sound effects
- D.
Play the melody
- 11.Which type of saxophones produce the highest pitch?
- A.
Soprano
- B.
Tenor
- C.
Alto
- D.
Baritone
- 12.Which is the second highest sounding member of the brass family?
- A.
Horns
- B.
Trumpets
- C.
Euphoniums
- D.
Trombones
- 13.How is the pitch of the trombone changed?
- A.
By pressing the valves
- B.
By moving the slide
- C.
By placing your hand in the bell
- D.
The pitch cannot be changed
- 14.Which of the following drums have a definite pitch?
- A.
Snare drum
- B.
Bass drum
- C.
Timpani
- D.
Toms