Music Knowledge

Question 1 of 11

Which of these statements is correct?

A

A triplet can be used in 4/4 time but not 6/8 time

B

A duplet can be used in 2/4 and 3/8 time

C

Triplets and duplets can be used in 12/16 time

D

Triplets but not duplets can be used in 9/8 time

Question 2 of 11

Which of these instruments uses the treble clef only?

A

Viola

B

Piccolo

C

Tenor saxophone

D

Bassoon

Question 3 of 11

Syncopation means. . . ?

A

That the rhythms are off-beat

B

That the notes are diatonic

C

That the melody instrument plays in harmony with the accomp.

D

That a piano is out of tune

Question 4 of 11

The flute's note range is from middle D to the C three octaves above middle C ?

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 11

There are always 2 pianos in a basic orchestra setup?

A

True

B

False

Question 6 of 11

Indonesian Gamelan instruments include....?

A

Gongs and pots and pans

B

Suling flutes and Rayung

C

Metal piccolos and a drum kit

D

Lutes and xaphoons

Question 7 of 11

Indonesian music is generally notated in numbers?

A

True

B

False

Question 8 of 11

The piano is the only instrument tuned at concert pitch

A

True

B

False

Question 9 of 11

A wind band will include. . .

A

Clarinets and cornets but no saxophones

B

Flutes, clarinets, oboes, but no violins

C

Piccolos and tubas

D

A tambuka and timpani but no pianos

Question 10 of 11

A string quartet contains 2 violins ?

A

True

B

False

Question 11 of 11

Which of these statements is true?

A

The piano looks similar to the clavinova

B

The flute sounds similar to the bassoon

C

The clarinet plays at the same pitch as a cello

D

The trumpet and clarinet are from the same instrument family

Unanswered questions will be maked as wrong