Timbre: Explore the Unique Sound Quality of Instruments and Voices

Question 1

What makes a sound sound rough?

Accepted Answer

Articulation

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Tempo

Question 2

Which voice is the lowest?

Accepted Answer

Bass

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Alto

Question 3

How would you describe the sound of a flute?

Accepted Answer

Blowing

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Muffled

Question 4

Which instrument makes a loud, sharp sound when hit?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Piano

Question 5

What is the definition of timbre?

Accepted Answer

The unique sound quality of an instrument or voice

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The pitch of a sound

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The volume of a sound

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The speed of a sound

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of the timbre of a sound?

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Loud

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Bright

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Warm

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Reedy

Question 7

Which instrument has a mellow and warm timbre?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Clarinet

Question 8

What is the key difference between the sound of a xylophone and a piano?

Accepted Answer

Xylophone has brighter timbre

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Xylophone has higher pitch

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Piano has louder sound

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Piano has longer sustain

Question 9

Which of these instruments sounds the brightest?

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Flute

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Cello

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Double bass

Question 10

Which instrument has the highest pitched sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Double bass

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Violin

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Cello

Question 11

Which voice has a bright and clear sound?

Accepted Answer

Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

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Bass

Question 12

Which word best describes the sound of a piano?

Accepted Answer

Resonant

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Bright

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Harsh

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Muffled

Question 13

What technique can be used to create a more nasal sound?

Accepted Answer

Singing through the nose

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Using a higher larynx position

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Applying vibrato

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Tightening the vocal cords

Question 14

What is the special name for the unique sound of a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Tune

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Tone

Question 15

Which instrument has a deep and rich sound?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Drums

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Guitar

Question 16

What happens when we use thicker strings on a guitar?

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The strings will sound lower

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The strings will sound brighter

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The strings will sound softer

Question 17

What term describes the unique quality of sound produced by a voice or instrument?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 18

A violin's sound is often described as:

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Sweet and mellow

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Loud and brassy

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Booming and resonant

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Twangy and nasal

Question 19

A clarinet typically has a sound that is:

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Dark and woody

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Bright and airy

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Deep and resonant

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Nasal and twangy

Question 20

Which of these is not a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Drum

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Triangle

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Tambourine

Question 21

Which of the following is a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Piano

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Saxophone

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Drum

Question 22

A trumpet's sound can be described as:

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Bright and resonant

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Soft and mellow

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Low and booming

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Twangy and nasal

Question 23

When we play an instrument, how does the way we do it change the sound it makes?

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It makes a big difference.

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It doesn't make a difference.

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It makes a small difference.

Question 24

Which instrument has the highest pitch and a bright timbre?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Cello

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Piano

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a way to change an instrument's timbre?

Accepted Answer

Changing the temperature of the instrument

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Changing the material it is made of

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Changing the shape or size of the instrument

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Changing the way it is played

Question 26

How does the size of an instrument affect its timbre?

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Larger instruments have lower timbres

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Larger instruments have more mellow timbres

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Larger instruments have brighter timbres

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The size of an instrument does not affect its timbre

Question 27

Which of the following is a characteristic of a thin timbre?

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Bright and piercing

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Mellow and warm

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Deep and rich

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Nasal and reedy

Question 28

Which musical instrument is known for its high-pitched, bright sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Drums

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Bassoon

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Organ

Question 29

Can a room or space where music is played affect its timbre?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

Question 30

Which instrument is known for its bright and metallic sound?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Piano

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Guitar

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Cello

Question 31

Which term describes a sound that is clear and high-pitched?

Accepted Answer

Treble

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Bass

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Tenor

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Alto

Question 32

Which of these actions can change the timbre of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Changing the material of the instrument

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Changing the volume of the sound

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Changing the pitch of the sound

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Changing the speed of the sound

Question 33

Which factor does not affect the timbre of a sound?

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The distance of the listener

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The material of the sound source

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The size of the sound source

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The shape of the sound source

Question 34

What is a good way to train your ear to recognize different timbres?

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Listen to a variety of music genres

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Avoid listening to music

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Listen only to one specific genre of music

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Focus only on the lyrics of songs

Question 35

What is the best way to describe the difference between the sound of a voice and the sound of a guitar?

Accepted Answer

They have different timbres.

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They create different rhythms.

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They use different materials.

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They produce different volumes.

Question 36

Which instrument produces a sound that is known for being high-pitched and clear?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Drums

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Piano

Question 37

Which word best describes the timbre of a trumpet?

Accepted Answer

Bright and brassy

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Deep and resonant

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Soft and gentle

Question 38

What is the definition of timbre?

Accepted Answer

The unique sound quality of an instrument or voice.

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The length of a sound.

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The highness or lowness of a sound.

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The loudness of a sound.

Question 39

If you are listening to a song with many instruments, how can you use timbre to identify which instrument is playing the main tune?

Accepted Answer

Listen for the sound quality that stands out from the others.

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Listen for the instrument that plays the highest notes.

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Listen for the instrument that is the loudest.

Question 40

Which instrument produces a sound that is often used to create a sense of calmness or relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Harp

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Drums

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Trumpet