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Music & Instruments Flashcards

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How many strings does a standard guitar have?: 6
Which musical instrument family does the saxophone belong to, despite being made of brass?: Woodwind
What is the name of the stringed keyboard instrument, heavily used in the Baroque period, where the strings are plucked by plectra rather than struck by hammers?: Harpsichord
In the context of music theory, what Italian musical term dictates that a piece of music should be played at a slowly increasing volume?: Crescendo
Which famous composer completely lost his hearing over the course of his life, but miraculously continued to compose some of his greatest works, including his Ninth Symphony?: Ludwig van Beethoven
Invented by a Russian physicist in 1920, what is the name of the electronic musical instrument played without physical contact, using antennas to sense the performer's hands?: Theremin
What is the name of the traditional Aboriginal Australian wind instrument, consisting of a long wooden tube that produces a deep, resonant drone?: Didgeridoo
In the context of singing, what term describes a vocal performance without any instrumental accompaniment whatsoever?: A cappella
Who is the Italian instrument maker credited with inventing the piano around the year 1700?: Bartolomeo Cristofori
Which of these woodwind instruments uses a 'double reed' to produce its distinctive, piercing sound?: Oboe
In a standard symphony orchestra, which instrument is typically used by the first chair player to give the 'A' tuning note to the rest of the ensemble?: Oboe
How many strings are found on a standard modern concert harp?: 47
Which string instrument, popularized in the West by Ravi Shankar, features a long neck and a gourd-shaped body?: Sitar
Which Belgian inventor created the saxophone in the early 1840s, intending it to be the most powerful woodwind and most adaptive brass instrument?: Adolphe Sax
The 'Theremin' is unique among musical instruments because it is played without what?: Physical contact
What digital interface, introduced in 1983, allows electronic instruments and computers to communicate with each other?: MIDI
Which of these is the largest and lowest-pitched member of the brass family?: Tuba
The 'Stradivarius' violins, created during the 17th and 18th centuries, were manufactured in which Italian city?: Cremona
What is the name of the percussion instrument consisting of tuned metal bars that are struck with mallets, often used in marching bands?: Glockenspiel
Which string instrument is slightly larger than a violin and is tuned a perfect fifth lower?: Viola
Which instrument uses a slide instead of valves to change its pitch?: Trombone
The 'didgeridoo' is a wind instrument traditionally made from eucalyptus wood by the indigenous people of which country?: Australia
What is the main difference between a harpsichord and a piano?: The harpsichord's strings are plucked, while the piano's are struck
Which of these is NOT a member of the 'woodwind' family?: Trumpet
How many valves does a standard modern trumpet have?: 3
Which keyboard instrument produces sound by forcing air through pipes, often described as the 'King of Instruments'?: Organ
What is the name for the small, four-stringed guitar-like instrument that originated in Hawaii?: Ukulele
Which electronic instrument, released in 1964, was the first commercial 'voltage-controlled' synthesizer?: Moog Synthesizer
In the context of drums, what is the 'hi-hat'?: A pair of cymbals mounted on a stand and controlled by a foot pedal
What is the name of the West African drum that is shaped like a goblet and played with bare hands?: Djembe