Ensemble Playing: Join the Harmony and Teamwork in Music

Question 1

Which of these is NOT an instrument usually found in an ensemble?

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Calculator

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Violin

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Piano

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Recorder

Question 2

What is the term for playing music together in a group?

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Ensemble

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Orchestra

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Solo

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Duet

Question 3

Which of the following is an essential skill for ensemble playing?

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Listening

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Following instructions

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Playing loudly

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Improvising

Question 4

What do we call how loud or soft music is played?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Pitch

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Rhythm

Question 5

Which of these will help an ensemble play better together?

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Practising regularly

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Playing in different groups

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Only playing easy music

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Focusing on individual performance

Question 6

What is the most important thing when playing in an ensemble?

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Playing in time

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Playing the right notes

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Playing loudly

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Playing expressively

Question 7

How can a metronome help an ensemble play together?

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It can set a steady beat

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It can help you count

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It can play the melody

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It can play the harmony

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a performer in an ensemble?

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Listener

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Singer

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Musician

Question 9

Which instrument is NOT usually part of a string quartet?

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Clarinet

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Violin

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Viola

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Cello

Question 10

Which of these is NOT an important aspect of ensemble playing?

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Playing your part alone

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Listening to others

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Following the conductor

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Cooperating with others

Question 11

What should you do if you make a mistake during an ensemble performance?

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Keep playing and try to correct your mistake

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Stop playing immediately

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Ignore it and hope no one notices

Question 12

What is the main purpose of a warm-up before an ensemble rehearsal or performance?

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To prepare your voice or instrument for playing

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To practice the music

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To socialize with other musicians

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To relax and reduce stress

Question 13

Which of these instruments is NOT typically used in a brass band?

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Violin

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Trumpet

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Tuba

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Trombone

Question 14

When playing in an ensemble, which of these is NOT an important skill to have?

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Playing whenever you want

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Playing your instrument well

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Paying attention to others

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Following the conductor

Question 15

In an ensemble, which rule is the most important to follow?

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Keep the same speed as the other players

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Play as loudly as you can

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Ignore what the other players are doing

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a benefit of playing in an ensemble?

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Learning to play faster than others

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Developing your musicality

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Improving your teamwork skills

Question 17

When taking part in an ensemble, what should you focus on the most?

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Listening to your fellow players

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Playing your notes correctly

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Making sure you don't make any mistakes

Question 18

Which of these is a great way to improve your ensemble playing skills?

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Playing with others regularly

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Practicing only your own part

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Always keeping an eye on the conductor

Question 19

What's the main purpose of a rehearsal?

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To practice and make improvements

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To give a perfect performance

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To socialize with other musicians

Question 20

When playing music together in a group, what can be both a challenge and a special experience?

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Listening to each other

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Practicing your musical skills

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Performing on a stage

Question 21

In an ensemble, what is the conductor's main responsibility?

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Keeping everyone playing together

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Playing the loudest instrument

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Singing the highest notes

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Deciding which songs to play

Question 22

Which of these is **not** a benefit of ensemble playing?

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Increased focus on individual performance

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Improved musicality

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Enhanced teamwork

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Developing confidence

Question 23

What is the primary focus of the 'Ensemble Playing' unit?

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Collaborative music-making

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Developing solo performance skills

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Exploring different types of music

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Learning music theory

Question 24

Which skill is **essential** for successful ensemble playing?

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Timekeeping

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Playing perfectly in tune

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Memorizing all the music

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Being able to play faster than everyone else

Question 25

When listening to an ensemble, what should you pay attention to first?

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The blend of different sounds

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The speed of the music

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The loudest instrument

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The person playing the highest note

Question 26

What is the difference between 'unison' and 'harmony' in music?

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Unison is when everyone sings or plays the same note, while harmony involves singing or playing different notes at the same time.

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Unison is when everyone sings or plays loudly, while harmony involves singing or playing softly.

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Unison is when everyone sings or plays quickly, while harmony involves singing or playing slowly.

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There is no difference between unison and harmony.

Question 27

What is the most important thing to remember when playing in an ensemble?

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Having fun and enjoying the experience

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Playing perfectly every time

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Being better than everyone else

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Memorizing all the music

Question 28

Who leads an ensemble in performance?

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The conductor.

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The loudest musician.

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The person who plays the most difficult part.

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The person who has been playing the longest.

Question 29

What is important for successful ensemble playing?

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Listening to others.

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Playing as loudly as possible.

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Focusing only on your own part.

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Ignoring the conductor's instructions.

Question 30

What should you do in an ensemble warm-up?

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Prepare your body and instruments for performance.

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Learn new music.

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Demonstrate your individual abilities.

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Entertain the audience.

Question 31

What is the role of a rhythm section in a band?

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To provide a steady beat and harmonic foundation.

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To play the melody.

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To improvise solos.

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To conduct the band.

Question 32

In ensemble playing, what is essential to creating a great sound?

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Listening to each other

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Playing as fast as you can

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Ignoring the conductor

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Only focusing on your own part

Question 33

What is the main purpose of ensemble playing?

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To create beautiful music together

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To show off your solo skills

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To make new friends

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To practice singing alone

Question 34

What is the name of the hand movement that the conductor uses to start the music?

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Downbeat

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Upbeat

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Signal

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Cue

Question 35

Why is it important to play in the same rhythm as others in an ensemble?

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To sound organized and pleasing

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To make the conductor happy

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To win awards

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To show off your speed

Question 36

What is the special practice time called where musicians in a group come together?

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Rehearsal

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Concert

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Performance

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Lesson

Question 37

Which of these is NOT an advantage of playing in an ensemble?

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Helps you practice alone more

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Improves musicality

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Builds teamwork skills

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Develops listening skills

Question 38

What is the most important thing for successful ensemble playing?

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Working together

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Talent

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Luck

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Perfect instruments

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of playing music in an ensemble?

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Performing as a solo artist

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Improving collaboration skills

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Enhancing listening abilities

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Expanding musical knowledge

Question 40

What is the most important goal of ensemble playing?

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Sharing the joy of music together

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Performing music flawlessly

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Creating a perfect sound

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Winning awards

Question 41

Why is listening important when playing in an ensemble?

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To follow the music together

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To stand out from others

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To show off your playing skills

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To find the right speed

Question 42

Which skill is essential for successful ensemble playing?

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Matching the beat

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Memorizing every note

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Playing as quickly as possible

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Not paying attention to others

Question 43

What is the conductor's role in an ensemble?

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To guide the musicians by showing when to start and end

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To play the loudest instrument

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To sing the main melody

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To decide who gets the best solos

Question 44

What is a section within an ensemble?

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A group of musicians playing similar instruments

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The entire group of musicians

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The loudest group of musicians

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The group with the most skilled musicians

Question 45

How does ensemble playing benefit singing?

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It provides a supportive environment for singing

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It requires constant singing

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It guarantees perfect pitch

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It gives solo opportunities to all singers

Question 46

What is a rehearsal?

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A practice session for an ensemble

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A public performance

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A competition between ensembles

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A recording session for an album

Question 47

Which group focuses mainly on singing?

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Choir

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Instrumental band

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Dance troupe

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Drama club

Question 48

What's the leader of a musical group called?

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Conductor

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Teacher

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Soloist

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Captain

Question 49

Which group is often a good starting point for beginners?

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Choir

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Big orchestra

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Wind band

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Drum group

Question 50

What's a big difference between a band and a choir?

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Instruments vs voices

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Number of people

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How hard it is

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What kind of music you play

Question 51

In a choir, what do we call the high voices?

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Sopranos

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Clarinets

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Violins

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Drums

Question 52

What tells us how fast and in what rhythm a song goes?

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Time signature

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Clef

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Staff

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Note

Question 53

Which of the following is the most important aspect of successful ensemble playing?

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Clear communication

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Precise timing

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Independent practice

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Memorizing your part

Question 54

What is the difference between a melody and a harmony?

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A melody is a single line of notes, while a harmony involves multiple notes played together.

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A harmony is sung by a chorus, while a melody is sung by a soloist.

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A harmony is played on a keyboard, while a melody is played on a string instrument.

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There is no difference between a harmony and a melody.

Question 55

Which instrument is commonly used to accompany an ensemble?

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

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Trumpet

Question 56

What is the term for the arrangement of instruments in an ensemble?

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Instrumentation

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Orchestration

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Arrangement

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Administration