Timbre: Discover the Unique Sound of Musical Instruments

Question 1

Which instrument has the brightest sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Cello

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Drum

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Violin

Question 2

What is the word for the quality of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 3

Which instrument is known for its distinctive reedy sound?

Accepted Answer

Oboe

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Clarinet

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Saxophone

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Trumpet

Question 4

Can the timbre of a sound change depending on how it's played?

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Yes

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No

Question 5

What is the special word used to describe the unique sound of each instrument?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

Question 6

Which instrument makes a sound that is shiny and like metal?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Flute

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Piano

Question 7

True or False: Drums make sounds that are very high-pitched.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 8

Which musical instrument can make the lowest sounds?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

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Clarinet

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Piccolo

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Tambourine

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT affect the sound of a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Its color

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The material it's made of

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Its shape

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Its size

Question 10

Which of these statements about timbre is correct?

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It can be changed by how you play an instrument.

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It's the only thing that makes different sounds sound different.

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It's only determined by the pitch of a sound.

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It's an objective quality that everyone hears the same way.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a special thing about the human voice?

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It can only sing one note at a time

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It can make many different sounds

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It can show feelings and ideas

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It can change as we get older or if we're sick

Question 12

Which of these words best describes the sound of a trumpet?

Accepted Answer

Bright

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Warm

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Mellow

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Nasal

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a way to change the sound quality of a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Playing in different rooms or environments

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Using different playing techniques

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Changing the materials used to make the instrument

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Adding or removing parts of the instrument

Question 14

Which of the following instruments is likely to have a sound quality that is described as metallic?

Accepted Answer

Brass trumpet

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Wooden flute

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Nylon guitar

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Paper recorder

Question 15

Which of the following materials usually produces the warmest timbre?

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Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 16

Which of these techniques can be used to change the timbre of a singer's voice?

Accepted Answer

Vibrato

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Staccato

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Legato

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Trill

Question 17

Which of these instruments is well-known for its bright and piercing timbre?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Clarinet

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Oboe

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Bassoon

Question 18

What makes a trumpet sound different from a flute?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Rhythm

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 19

Which material produces the highest pitched sound when struck?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Rubber

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Fabric

Question 20

Which of the following does not affect timbre?

Accepted Answer

Color

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Material

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Size

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Shape

Question 21

Which instrument is known for its soft, delicate sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Trumpet

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Piano

Question 22

Which material would be most suitable for creating an instrument with a bright, metallic sound?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 23

How does the size of an instrument generally affect its sound quality?

Accepted Answer

Larger instruments produce a thicker sound.

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Larger instruments have a higher pitch.

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Larger instruments sustain notes for a longer duration.

Question 24

Which instrument is not part of the woodwind family?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Flute

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Clarinet

Question 25

Which instrument has a timbre that is high-pitched and clear?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Piano

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Violin

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Cello

Question 26

What is the best way to describe the sound of a trumpet?

Accepted Answer

Clear and bell-like

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Smooth and gentle

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Harsh and buzzing

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Rich and deep

Question 27

What is a special quality of the sound of a xylophone?

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Bright and metallic

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Warm and full

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Soft and muffled

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High and shrill

Question 28

How do we hear different sounds?

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Our ears send signals to our brain.

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We use echo chambers to hear sounds.

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The volume of the sound tells us what it is.

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The speed of the sound tells us what it is.

Question 29

To make a song with lots of cool sounds, what should you do with the instruments?

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Use instruments that sound different

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Use instruments that all sound alike

Question 30

Which instrument has a sound that is often described as bright and shimmering?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Cello

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Trumpet

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Double bass

Question 31

How does timbre help tell a story in music?

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It creates different feelings.

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It makes the music sound smoother.

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It controls how fast or slow the music is.

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It makes the music louder or quieter.

Question 32

How can musicians use timbre to create different feelings in their music?

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By using bright sounds for happy music and dark sounds for sad music

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By making the music louder or softer

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By changing the speed of the music

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By adding special effects to the music

Question 33

Which instrument produces a distinctive, twangy sound?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Drums

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Piano

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Violin

Question 34

What term describes the characteristic sound quality that distinguishes one musical instrument from another?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Rhythm

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Volume

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Pitch

Question 35

Which of the following instruments typically has a deep and mellow timbre?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Clarinet

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Trumpet

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Flute

Question 36

Which of the following terms is not a useful descriptor for describing timbre?

Accepted Answer

Cold

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Warm

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Harsh

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Bright

Question 37

Which pair of instruments exhibits the greatest difference in timbre?

Accepted Answer

Violin and Drums

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Flute and Oboe

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Piano and Guitar

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Trumpet and Trombone

Question 38

Which musical instrument is famous for its warm, smooth, and mellow tone?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Piccolo

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Clarinet

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Trumpet

Question 39

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of a percussive instrument?

Accepted Answer

It makes sound when struck.

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It has a set of keys.

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It has a string that vibrates.

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It uses air to create sound.

Question 40

What is the main difference between timbre and pitch?

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Timbre is the unique sound quality of a musical instrument, while pitch is how high or low a sound is.

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Timbre and pitch are the same thing.

Question 41

What is the purpose of a resonator in a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

To make the sound louder and change it in a particular way.

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To make the sound.

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To change the pitch of the sound.

Question 42

Which of the following does NOT affect the timbre of an instrument?

Accepted Answer

The weather

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The size of the instrument

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The shape of the instrument

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The length of the instrument

Question 43

Which instrument has a bright, ringing timbre?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Flute

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Piano

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Double Bass

Question 44

Which of the following words best describes the timbre of a cello?

Accepted Answer

Warm

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Bright

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Harsh

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Metallic

Question 45

Imagine you are listening to a piece of music with a very deep, booming sound. Which instrument is most likely playing?

Accepted Answer

Tuba

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Clarinet

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Harp

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Violin

Question 46

What makes the sound of a guitar different from the sound of a piano?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Pitch

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Dynamics

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Rhythm

Question 47

Which instrument is known for its soft, breathy timbre?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Drum

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Trumpet

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Saxophone

Question 48

Which of these instruments does NOT have a percussive timbre?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

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Timpani

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Xylophone

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Tambourine

Question 49

Which two instruments have a similar timbre?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet and French Horn

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Flute and Drum

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Violin and Clarinet

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Piano and Guitar

Question 50

How would you describe the timbre of a human voice?

Accepted Answer

It can be very varied, depending on the person singing.

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It is always high-pitched.

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It is always soft and gentle.