Timbre: Discover the Unique Quality of Sound

Question 1

Which instrument has a very high-pitched sound? Select the option with the highest pitch.

Accepted Answer

A trumpet

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A drum

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A piano

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A guitar

Question 2

Which of the following is made when a string is pulled and released? Select the option that is made by a plucked string.

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A guitar strumming

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A bird chirping

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A bell ringing

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A drumbeat

Question 3

What makes different sounds unique? Select the option that describes the unique quality of a sound.

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Timbre

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Volume

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Speed

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Pitch

Question 4

Which of the following does NOT affect the way a sound sounds? Select the option that is not a factor that affects the timbre of a sound.

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How fast sound travels through the air

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The shape of the thing making the sound

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The size of the thing making the sound

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The material the thing making the sound is made from

Question 5

How would you describe the sound of a drum? Select the option that best describes the timbre of a drum.

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Booming and loud

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Clear and bell-like

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Smooth and gentle

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Harsh and noisy

Question 6

Which sound has a high pitch, like a whistle?

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A trumpet

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A drum

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A violin

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A guitar

Question 7

Which instrument has a bright and sharp sound?

Accepted Answer

A trumpet

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A clarinet

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A cello

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A double bass

Question 8

What is the special name for the quality of sound that makes it unique?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 9

When a sound is very loud, it has a high:

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Volume

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Duration

Question 10

Which instrument is played by blowing air through a tube?

Accepted Answer

A trumpet

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A piano

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A guitar

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A drum

Question 11

Which of these sounds is NOT made by nature?

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A car engine

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A bird singing

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A thunderstorm

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A waterfall

Question 12

What makes the sound of a trumpet different from a clarinet?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Loudness

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Length of the sound

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Highness or lowness of the sound

Question 13

Which of these things makes the lowest sound?

Accepted Answer

A drum

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A bell

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A whistle

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A cymbal

Question 14

Which instrument would you choose to play a high-pitched tune?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Double bass

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Cello

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Oboe

Question 15

Which of these things makes a buzzing sound?

Accepted Answer

Didgeridoo

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Guitar

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Violin

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Harp

Question 16

Which of these animals makes the highest sound?

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Bird

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Dog

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Elephant

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Cat

Question 17

Which instrument has a high-pitched, bright sound that stands out?

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Violin

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Drums

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Piano

Question 18

What makes the drum sound distinct from the trumpet?

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The shape and materials used

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The manner it's played

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The instrument's size

Question 19

Out of these, which sound is not musical?

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Creaking of a door

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Chirping of a bird

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Guitar being played

Question 20

Which word best describes the sound of a piano?

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Mellow

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Sharp

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Booming

Question 21

What do we call the property that tells us if a sound is high or low?

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Pitch

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Timbre

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Volume

Question 22

Which instrument has a deep and rumbling sound?

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Bassoon

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Clarinet

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Saxophone

Question 23

What sound can humans make that musical instruments can also make?

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High notes

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Drumbeats

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Squeaky noises

Question 24

Which is not a quality of a good singing voice?

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Loud and overpowering

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Clear and echoing

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Enjoyable to listen to

Question 25

Which instrument makes a high, squeaky sound?

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Flute

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Piano

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Violin

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Drum

Question 26

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

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Clear

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Booming

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Twangy

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Buzzy

Question 27

What is the special name for the unique quality of sound that makes different instruments sound different?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Volume

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 28

Which of these everyday sounds is very high-pitched?

Accepted Answer

Glass breaking

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Car engine starting

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Door creaking

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Wind blowing through trees

Question 29

What is the opposite of a high-pitched sound?

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Low-pitched

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Slow

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Soft

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Quiet

Question 30

Which instrument has a high-pitched sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Drums

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Trumpet

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Piano

Question 31

What is the name of the special sound quality that helps us tell different sounds apart?

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Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

Question 32

Which of these objects makes a dull and heavy sound?

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Wooden block

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Plastic cup

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Metal spoon

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Glass bottle

Question 33

The sound we make can change based on how we make it. True or False?

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True

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False

Question 34

Which animal makes a sound that is both high-pitched and sharp?

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Cat

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Dog

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Cow

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Horse

Question 35

Which of these factors does not affect the sound we hear?

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How old the thing making the sound is

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The thing making the sound

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The shape of the thing making the sound

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The size of the thing making the sound

Question 36

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

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The color of the instrument

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The size of the instrument

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The material the instrument is made of

Question 37

When we hear different instruments playing together, what makes the music more fun to listen to?

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The music has different sounds and feels.

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The music sounds messy.

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The musicians play at the same time.

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The music is very loud.

Question 38

How does the material used to make an instrument change the sound it makes?

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It affects the sound's quality

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It makes the sound louder

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It changes the pitch of the sound

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It makes the instrument heavier

Question 39

Which instrument makes a sound that is high-pitched and squeaky?

Accepted Answer

Recorder

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Cello

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Drum

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Piano

Question 40

Which sound has a soft and gentle timbre?

Accepted Answer

Cat purring

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Siren wailing

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Firecracker exploding

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Vacuum cleaner running

Question 41

Which instrument has a metallic, ringing timbre?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

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Guitar

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Violin

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Flute

Question 42

Which of the following sounds has a low-pitched timbre?

Accepted Answer

Elephant trumpeting

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Bird chirping

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Bell ringing

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Wind blowing

Question 43

Which sound has a sharp, cutting timbre?

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Glass breaking

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Water dripping

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Dog barking

Question 44

Which instrument has a bright, twangy timbre?

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Guitar

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Drums

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Violin

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Piano

Question 45

Which sound has a dull, thudding timbre?

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Heartbeat

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Bell ringing

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Bird chirping

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Water flowing

Question 46

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

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The different materials and shapes used to make them

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The volume of the sound

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The size of the instrument

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The player's skill level

Question 47

Which animal makes a sound with a high, clear timbre?

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Bird

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Cat

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Dog

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Cow

Question 48

You are listening to a band playing. Which instrument would you expect to have the lowest timbre?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

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Flute

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Violin

Question 49

Which of these activities would help you improve your ability to recognize different timbres?

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Listening to a variety of sounds

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Reading about music theory

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Playing a musical instrument

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Watching videos about music