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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
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