Instruments of the Orchestra

Question 1

Name the families of the orchestra

Answer 1

Woodwind
Percussion
Brass
String

Question 2

The percussion section provides pitch as definite pitch and indefinite pitch. Write down four instruments for each category

Answer 2

Indefinite: celesta, xylophone, tubular bells, kettle drum, glockenspiel
Definite: snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle, tambourine, gong

Question 3

Name the four members of the string family

Answer 3

Violin
Viola
Violin cello
Double bass

Question 4

The violin is the ________ and ________ instrument of the string family

Answer 4

Highest
Smallest

Question 5

Write the tuning notes of the violin and the special feature of the said notes

Answer 5

G, D, A, E
The notes are a perfect 5th apart

Question 6

What is the french name of the viola?

Answer 6

Alto

Question 7

The viola uses a special clef in notations. Write down the name of this clef

Answer 7

The alto clef

Question 8

What are the viola’s tuning notes and what is their special feature?

Answer 8

C, G, D, A
The notes are all a perfect 5th (seven semitones) apart

Question 9

What are the four tuning notes of the violin cello and what is their special feature?

Answer 9

C, G, D, A
A perfect 5th apart

Question 10

Write down the tuning notes of the double bass and their special feature

Answer 10

E, A, D, G
A perfect 4th (five semitones) apart

Question 11

What is frequency?

Answer 11

The number of vibrations (cycles) occuring within a second