Woodwind Quiz: Flute, Clarinet, And Saxophone
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What is the name of the instrument:
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Saxophone
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Clarinet
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Flute
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Guitar
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This is a short quiz that contains questions on the woodwind instruments of flute, clarinet, and saxophone, as well as questions on the other family of instruments. There are also a few questions on the Sachs-Hornbostel System of Instrument Classification.
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Which of the following is NOT a family of instruments?
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Woodwinds
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Drums
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Strings
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Brass
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A. DrumsExplanation
Drums are not considered a family of instruments because they do not share similar characteristics or playing techniques like the other options. Woodwinds, strings, and brass instruments all have distinct qualities and methods of producing sound, whereas drums are percussion instruments that produce sound by being struck or shaken.Rate this question:
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Which of the following woodwind instruments is considered the oldest known form of the woodwind instrument?
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Flute
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Clarinet
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Saxophone
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Trumpet
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A. FluteExplanation
The flute is considered the oldest known form of the woodwind instrument because it has been found in various ancient civilizations dating back thousands of years. Flutes made from bones and other materials have been discovered in archaeological sites, indicating that they have been played since ancient times. The flute is a simple instrument that produces sound when air is blown across a hole, making it a precursor to more complex woodwind instruments like the clarinet and saxophone. The trumpet, on the other hand, is a brass instrument and not considered a woodwind instrument.Rate this question:
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Clarinet and Saxophone are a part of the woodwind family due to their use of what piece of equipment?
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Mouthpiece
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Reed
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Keys
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Air
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A. ReedExplanation
The correct answer is reed. Clarinet and Saxophone are both part of the woodwind family because they use a reed as their primary piece of equipment. The reed is a thin piece of cane that is attached to the mouthpiece of the instrument. When air is blown through the reed, it vibrates and produces sound. The player uses their fingers on the keys to change the pitch of the notes, but the reed is what creates the initial sound.Rate this question:
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Woodwinds are considered what type of instrument classification?
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Membranophone
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Chordophone
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Idiophone
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Aerophone
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A. AerophoneExplanation
Woodwinds are considered an aerophone instrument classification because they produce sound by the vibration of air. In the case of woodwind instruments, the sound is produced by blowing air into or across a mouthpiece, causing the air to vibrate and create sound. This is different from other classifications such as membranophones (which produce sound through the vibration of a stretched membrane) or chordophones (which produce sound through the vibration of strings). Woodwinds, including instruments like the flute, clarinet, and saxophone, fall under the aerophone classification.Rate this question:
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Strings are classified in what instrument classification?
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Membranophone
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Idiophone
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Aerophone
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Chordophone
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A. ChordophoneExplanation
The given question asks about the classification of strings in musical instruments. Strings are classified as chordophones, which are instruments that produce sound by vibrating strings. This classification includes instruments such as guitars, violins, and pianos, where the sound is produced by plucking, bowing, or striking the strings.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the group of instruments in the Sachs-Hornbostel System produces sound through vibration of air?
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Chordophone
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Idiophone
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Aerophone
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Membranophone
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A. AerophoneExplanation
The group of instruments in the Sachs-Hornbostel System that produces sound through the vibration of air is called an aerophone. Aerophones include instruments such as flutes, trumpets, and saxophones, where the sound is created by the movement of air through the instrument.Rate this question:
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What is the youngest instrument of the woodwind instruments?
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Flute
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Saxophone
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Clarinet
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Oboe
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A. SaxophoneExplanation
The saxophone is considered the youngest instrument among woodwind instruments because it was invented in the 1840s by Adolphe Sax. The flute, clarinet, and oboe, on the other hand, have a much longer history and can be traced back to ancient times. While the saxophone is now widely used in various genres of music, it was a relatively recent addition to the woodwind family.Rate this question:
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Percussion instruments are part of what classification(s) of instruments in the Sachs-Hornbostel System?
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Idiophone
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Membranophone
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Both A and B
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Neither A or B
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A. Both A and BExplanation
In the Sachs-Hornbostel System, percussion instruments are classified as both idiophones and membranophones. Idiophones produce sound through the vibration of the instrument itself, such as cymbals or xylophones. Membranophones produce sound through the vibration of a stretched membrane, such as drums or tambourines. Since percussion instruments can fall into either of these categories, the correct answer is both A and B.Rate this question:
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The brass family of instruments is part of which instrument classification group?
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Aerophone
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Idiophone
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Membranophone
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None of the Above
Correct Answer
A. AerophoneExplanation
The brass family of instruments is classified as aerophones because they produce sound by using air as the primary vibrating medium. These instruments, such as trumpets, trombones, and tubas, require the player to blow air into a mouthpiece, which then vibrates to produce sound. This classification distinguishes them from idiophones, which produce sound through the vibration of the instrument itself, and membranophones, which produce sound through the vibration of a stretched membrane.Rate this question:
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