Timbre: Exploring the Unique Sound Quality of Instruments and Voices

Question 1

Which instrument has a high-pitched, squeaky sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

Piano

Answer

Drum

Answer

Violin

Question 2

Which of these sounds is not made by a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Chirping of birds

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Trumpet

Answer

Humming of a person

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Guitar

Question 3

What is an 'overtone'?

Accepted Answer

A sound with a higher pitch than the main sound

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A sound produced by a vibrating object

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A sound that is mixed with other sounds

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A sound that is created by an electronic device

Question 4

Which material produces a bright and sharp timbre?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 5

How would you describe the timbre of a drum?

Accepted Answer

Percussive and resonant

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Melodic and sustained

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Bright and clear

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Hushed and ethereal

Question 6

Which instrument usually plays the highest notes in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

Violin

Answer

Cello

Answer

Drum

Question 7

Which instrument is known for its deep, warm and rich sound?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

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Trumpet

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Clarinet

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Saxophone

Question 8

The human voice belongs to which of these sound sources?

Accepted Answer

Natural sound sources

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Percussion instruments

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Wind instruments

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String instruments

Question 9

The sound of a bell has a:

Accepted Answer

Bright and clear timbre

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Soft and dull timbre

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Deep and mellow timbre

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Flat and toneless timbre

Question 10

Which of these is an electronic instrument that can make many different kinds of sounds?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizer

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Piano

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Violin

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Drums

Question 11

Which instrument produces a high-pitched and sharp sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

Violin

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Harp

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Cello

Question 12

How would you describe the sound of a drum?

Accepted Answer

Metallic and hollow

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Warm and rich

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Bright and piercing

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT affect the sound quality of an instrument?

Accepted Answer

Loudness of the sound

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Shape of the instrument

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Type of material used

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Player's technique

Question 14

Which instrument can make many different sounds?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

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Drum

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Loud and piercing

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Soft and mellow

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Rich and deep

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Clear and high-pitched

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects timbre?

Accepted Answer

Volume of the instrument

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Material of the instrument

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Shape of the instrument

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Length of the instrument

Question 17

Which of these pairs of instruments has the most contrasting timbres?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet and drums

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Violin and cello

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Flute and clarinet

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Guitar and piano

Question 18

Which of these sounds is an example of a natural timbre?

Accepted Answer

Thunder

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Car engine

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Synthesizer

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Violin

Question 19

What is a common way to describe the timbre of a choir?

Accepted Answer

Warm and rich

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Bright and piercing

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Soft and gentle

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Loud and aggressive

Question 20

What is the term used to describe the unique sound quality of an instrument or voice?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Volume

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 21

Which of these objects would produce a sound that is metallic?

Accepted Answer

A metal triangle

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A piece of wood

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A sheet of paper

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A rubber ball

Question 22

True or False: The timbre of an instrument can change depending on the way it is played.

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 23

Which of the following instruments is famous for its distinctive buzzing sound?

Accepted Answer

Didgeridoo

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Piano

Answer

Guitar

Answer

Violin

Question 24

What material is typically used to make violin bows?

Accepted Answer

Horsehair

Answer

Plastic

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Metal

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Cotton

Question 25

What is the difference between a sharp sound and a flat sound?

Accepted Answer

Sharp sounds are higher in pitch than flat sounds

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Sharp sounds are lower in pitch than flat sounds

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Sharp sounds are louder than flat sounds

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There is no difference between sharp and flat sounds

Question 26

Which instrument has a high-pitched timbre?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Drums

Question 27

Which instrument makes a buzzing sound?

Accepted Answer

Clarinet

Answer

Piano

Answer

Guitar

Answer

Trumpet

Question 28

Which of these objects produces a sound with a very high pitch?

Accepted Answer

Whistle

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Bell

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Drum

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Cymbal

Question 29

Which instrument has a rich and warm sound?

Accepted Answer

Cello

Answer

Trumpet

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Violin

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Flute

Question 30

Which instrument has a bright and sharp sound?

Accepted Answer

Oboe

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Clarinet

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Bassoon

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Saxophone

Question 31

Which animal has a very low-pitched sound?

Accepted Answer

Lion

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Bird

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Cat

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Dog

Question 32

How can we use technology to alter the sound of musical instruments?

Accepted Answer

Using synthesizers and samplers

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Reshaping the instrument

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Playing the instrument in different ways

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Using different materials to build the instrument

Question 33

Which instrument makes the shrillest sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Harp

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Cello

Question 34

What makes a brass instrument sound special?

Accepted Answer

Its sound is rich and shiny.

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Its sound is harsh and loud.

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Its sound is soft and quiet.

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Its sound is hollow and airy.

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a drum?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Drums

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Cymbals

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Tambourine

Question 36

How do the shape and size of an instrument's soundbox affect the sound it makes?

Accepted Answer

They change the sound's quality and how long it lasts.

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They make the sound louder or softer.

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They make the instrument easier or harder to play.

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They affect the sound's pitch.

Question 37

Which instrument makes a sound that is high and sharp?

Accepted Answer

Piccolo

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Oboe

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Clarinet

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Bassoon

Question 38

What is the term used to describe the unique sound quality that distinguishes different instruments?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Duration

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Pitch

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Volume

Question 39

Which of these voices typically has the highest timbre?

Accepted Answer

Soprano

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Bass

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Tenor

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Alto

Question 40

What could make a piano have a different timbre than an electric keyboard?

Accepted Answer

The materials used and the construction

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The size of the instrument

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The brand of the instrument

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The age of the instrument

Question 41

What is a good way to improve your ability to identify different timbres?

Accepted Answer

Listen to a variety of music

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Only listen to sounds with a clear and distinct pitch

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Try to memorize the timbres of all different instruments

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Avoid listening to music with unfamiliar timbres