Timbre: Discover the Unique Sound Qualities of Instruments and Voices

Question 1

Which musical instrument has a very bright sound?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Clarinet

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Violin

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Double bass

Question 2

When describing the sound of a flute, which word fits best?

Accepted Answer

Soft and gentle

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Harsh and raspy

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Bright and sharp

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Deep and heavy

Question 3

Is it true that the highness or lowness of a sound affects its timbre?

Accepted Answer

No, timbre and pitch are separate qualities.

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Yes, timbre and pitch are the same thing.

Question 4

Which of these does NOT change the sound of a voice?

Accepted Answer

How fast sound travels

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Age

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Gender

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Size of vocal cords

Question 5

What kind of sound does a bird make?

Accepted Answer

Light and chirpy

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Sharp and twangy

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Smooth and flowing

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Loud and thunderous

Question 6

Can the sound of a musical instrument change over time?

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Yes, it can become brighter or duller.

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No, it always stays the same.

Question 7

What is the primary way in which the sounds of a clarinet and a flute differ?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Volume

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Pitch

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Tempo

Question 8

What is the word for the gradual decrease in the sound's loudness over time?

Accepted Answer

Decay

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Amplitude

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Frequency

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Resonance

Question 9

What makes a sound high-pitched or low-pitched?

Accepted Answer

How fast the sound waves vibrate

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How loud the sound is

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The shape of the object making the sound

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The size of the object making the sound

Question 10

Which of these sounds is made by nature?

Accepted Answer

Birds singing in trees

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Songs played on the radio

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Telephones ringing

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Cars honking

Question 11

What part of your body helps you make sounds?

Accepted Answer

Your vocal cords

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Your lungs

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Your diaphragm

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Your lips

Question 12

Which instrument has a warm and mellow sound?

Accepted Answer

Cello

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Trumpet

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Saxophone

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Drums

Question 13

Which material can be used to make a musical instrument with a bright and metallic timbre?

Accepted Answer

Brass

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Wood

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Plastic

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Fabric

Question 14

Which instrument is played by blowing air across a reed?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

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Violin

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Harp

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Piano

Question 15

Which animal has a high-pitched voice?

Accepted Answer

Cat

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Lion

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Elephant

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Whale

Question 16

Which part of a violin vibrates to produce sound?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Bow

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Body

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Bridge

Question 17

Which of these is a percussion instrument: the flute, drum, cello, or guitar?

Accepted Answer

Drum

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Flute

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Cello

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Guitar

Question 18

What is the name of the property of sound that allows us to distinguish between different instruments?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

Question 19

Which sound has a high pitch, like a bird chirping?

Accepted Answer

A flute

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A trumpet

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A drum

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A violin

Question 20

What is the special name for the quality that makes each sound different from others?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

Question 21

What does it mean when we say a sound is 'resonant'?

Accepted Answer

It has a clear and rich sound

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It has many high-pitched sounds

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It has many low-pitched sounds

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It lasts for a long time

Question 22

Which of these words best describes the sound of a crashing cymbal?

Accepted Answer

Harsh

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Hazy

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Bright

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Mellow

Question 23

Which of these is a natural sound?

Accepted Answer

A bird singing

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A car horn

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A vacuum cleaner

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A doorbell

Question 24

What is the musical word for how long a sound lasts?

Accepted Answer

Duration

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Pitch

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Volume

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Timbre

Question 25

What is the special name for the quality that makes different sounds unique?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Loudness

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 26

What word describes the sound of a trumpet?

Accepted Answer

Bright and sharp

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Deep and resonant

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Soft and gentle

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Thin and airy

Question 27

How are a flute and a clarinet different?

Accepted Answer

Flutes are played by blowing across a hole, while clarinets are played by blowing into a reed.

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Flutes are made of wood, while clarinets are made of metal.

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Flutes have a higher pitch than clarinets.

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Clarinets have a wider range of notes than flutes.

Question 28

What is the name of the instrument that can change its pitch by moving a slide?

Accepted Answer

Trombone

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Trumpet

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Flute

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Violin

Question 29

Which of these sounds is made by nature?

Accepted Answer

A bird singing

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A car horn

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A bell ringing

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A piano playing

Question 30

What word describes the unique sound quality of a voice or instrument?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a feature of the sound a flute makes?

Accepted Answer

Deep and booming

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Blowing air

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High-pitched

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Clear tone

Question 32

If you hear a loud, deep sound, what kind of instrument might it be?

Accepted Answer

Drums

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Violin

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Flute

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Guitar

Question 33

What is the word for how fast or slow a piece of music is played?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Volume

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Timbre

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Pitch

Question 34

Which sound has the most buzzing timbre?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet mouthpiece

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Piano keys

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Violin strings

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Human voice

Question 35

What part of the violin creates the sound?

Accepted Answer

Strings

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Bow

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Bridge

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Neck

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a way to describe the timbre of a sound?

Accepted Answer

Loud

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Bright

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Warm

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Nasal

Question 37

Which comes from nature and makes a sound?

Accepted Answer

Bird singing

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Radio

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Car engine

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Violin

Question 38

What vibrates to make sound in most instruments?

Accepted Answer

String

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Reed

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Membrane

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Metal

Question 39

What makes a flute sound the way it does?

Accepted Answer

Bright and airy

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Warm and mellow

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Deep and resonant

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Buzzy and nasal

Question 40

Which instrument has the highest-pitched timbre?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

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Drum

Question 41

Which instrument has the lowest-pitched timbre?

Accepted Answer

Bass guitar

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Flute

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Violin

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Piano

Question 42

What is the special quality that makes one sound different from another?

Accepted Answer

Timbre

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Pitch

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Volume

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Duration

Question 43

Which instrument has a high, thin sound?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Violin

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Drum

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Guitar

Question 44

Which voice is the lowest in pitch?

Accepted Answer

Bass

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Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Volume

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Material of the vibrating object

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Shape of the vibrating object

Question 46

Which of the following instruments has a bright, clear timbre?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

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Cello

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Clarinet

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Bassoon

Question 47

Which of the following voices has a warm, rich timbre?

Accepted Answer

Baritone

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Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

Question 48

Which of the following objects would produce a sound with a metallic timbre?

Accepted Answer

Bell

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Pillow

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Sponge

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Balloon

Question 49

Which of the following factors can change the timbre of a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Changing the way the instrument is played

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Changing the temperature of the room

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Changing the color of the instrument

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Changing the brand of the instrument

Question 50

Which of the following voices has a high, clear timbre?

Accepted Answer

Soprano

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Bass

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Alto

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Tenor

Question 51

Which of the following everyday sounds has a complex timbre?

Accepted Answer

Car engine

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Ticking clock

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Drip of water

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Bell ringing