Woodwind Family (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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Why are instruments still called 'woodwind' even when made of metal or plastic?
Why are instruments still called 'woodwind' even when made of metal or plastic?
Because of their sound production method
How do most woodwind instruments produce sound?
How do most woodwind instruments produce sound?
By a vibrating reed when air passes
Which woodwind instrument does not use a reed?
Which woodwind instrument does not use a reed?
Flute
Where does the woodwind section sit in the orchestra?
Where does the woodwind section sit in the orchestra?
In the middle, between strings & brass
What is the pitch relationship between a piccolo and a flute?
What is the pitch relationship between a piccolo and a flute?
Piccolo plays an octave higher
What is a double reed?
What is a double reed?
Two pieces of reed tied together
In which music styles is the saxophone mostly used?
In which music styles is the saxophone mostly used?
Jazz, marching band and pop music
Which instrument plays the lowest notes of the woodwind family?
Which instrument plays the lowest notes of the woodwind family?
Contrabassoon
How is the flute's sound described?
How is the flute's sound described?
Light and airy
Which composer wrote 'Syrinx' for solo flute?
Which composer wrote 'Syrinx' for solo flute?
Claude Debussy
What are the characteristics of the clarinet?
What are the characteristics of the clarinet?
Warm, smooth sound, large range
Which composer used the bassoon for the famous opening of 'The Rite of Spring'?
Which composer used the bassoon for the famous opening of 'The Rite of Spring'?
Igor Stravinsky