Instrumental Music for Seventh Graders: Explore the World of Instruments

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drum

Answer

Violin

Answer

Guitar

Answer

Cello

Question 2

What is the primary role of a conductor in a musical ensemble?

Accepted Answer

To lead and coordinate the group's performance

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To play a specific instrument

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To provide vocal accompaniment

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To write the music that the ensemble performs

Question 3

What symbol is used in music to indicate a pause in the music?

Accepted Answer

Rest

Answer

Note

Answer

Sharp

Answer

Flat

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a woodwind instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Flute

Answer

Clarinet

Answer

Oboe

Question 5

Which technique is used to change the pitch of a brass instrument?

Accepted Answer

Embouchure

Answer

Slurring

Answer

Vibrato

Answer

Trill

Question 6

Which of these is a percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Answer

Piano

Answer

Violin

Answer

Guitar

Question 7

What is the name of a group of musicians who perform together?

Accepted Answer

Ensemble

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Chorus

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Quartet

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Octet

Question 8

What do we call a series of notes played in ascending or descending order?

Accepted Answer

Scale

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Chord

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Melody

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Harmony

Question 9

Which instrument is used to keep the beat in a group of musicians?

Accepted Answer

Drum set

Answer

Metronome

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Tuning fork

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Pitch pipe

Question 10

What is the role of a conductor in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

To keep the tempo and coordinate the musicians

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To play the lead instrument

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To provide commentary on the music

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To tune the instruments

Question 11

Which part of a brass instrument do players blow into?

Accepted Answer

Mouthpiece

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Bell

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Reed

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Valve

Question 12

Which symbol indicates a sharp note in musical notation?

Accepted Answer

#

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b

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♮

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♭

Question 13

What is the name of the part of a drum that is hit to produce sound?

Accepted Answer

Head

Answer

Shell

Answer

Snares

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Cymbals

Question 14

Which of the following is a brass instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Piano

Answer

Violin

Answer

Guitar

Question 15

What is the name of the group of musical notes that make up a scale?

Accepted Answer

Scales

Answer

Chords

Answer

Melodies

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Harmony

Question 16

Which of the following is a percussion instrument that is played by shaking it?

Accepted Answer

Tambourine

Answer

Cymbals

Answer

Drums

Answer

Piano

Question 17

What is the primary function of a mouthpiece on a brass instrument?

Accepted Answer

To direct airflow into the instrument

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To amplify the sound produced by the instrument

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To change the pitch of the instrument

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To provide a comfortable grip for the musician

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a stringed instrument?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

Answer

Piano

Answer

Drums

Answer

Clarinet

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of playing a musical instrument?

Accepted Answer

Worsening of memory

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Improved hand-eye coordination

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Increased confidence

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Reduced stress levels

Question 20

In the correct order, what are the three notes that make up a basic guitar chord?

Accepted Answer

Root, third, fifth

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Third, fifth, root

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Fifth, root, third

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Root, fifth, third

Question 21

Which of the following instruments belongs to the percussion family?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Answer

Violin

Answer

Clarinet

Answer

Piano

Question 22

What is the musical symbol that indicates the conclusion of a piece called?

Accepted Answer

Double bar line

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Coda

Answer

Fermata

Answer

Trill

Question 23

What is the function of the bow in string instruments?

Accepted Answer

To draw sound from the strings

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To strike the keys

Question 24

What is the name of the musical notation system used in Western music?

Accepted Answer

Staff notation

Question 25

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good musical ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Strong leadership

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Lack of cooperation

Question 26

Which of the following is a brass instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trombone

Answer

Saxophone

Question 27

Which of these instruments is NOT a woodwind?

Accepted Answer

Violin

Answer

Flute

Answer

Oboe

Answer

Clarinet

Question 28

Which of these instruments is a brass instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Flute

Answer

Cello

Answer

Piano

Question 29

What is the main purpose of a music stand?

Accepted Answer

To hold sheet music

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To amplify sound

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To tune instruments

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To store instruments

Question 30

What is the name of the symbol used to mark the end of a musical measure?

Accepted Answer

Bar line

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Clef

Answer

Rest

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Time signature

Question 31

Which of these instruments belongs to the string family?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

Answer

Saxophone

Answer

Drums

Answer

Piano

Question 32

What is the primary role of a conductor in an ensemble?

Accepted Answer

To lead the performance

Answer

To play an instrument

Answer

To write the music

Answer

To tune instruments

Question 33

Which instrument is NOT classified as a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

Flute

Answer

Violin

Answer

Guitar

Answer

Harp

Question 34

What is the main purpose of a bow in playing a string instrument?

Accepted Answer

To create vibrations

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To pluck the strings

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To strike the keys

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To amplify the sound

Question 35

Which musical element is NOT directly affected by the length of a woodwind instrument?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

Answer

Pitch

Answer

Volume

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Tone color

Question 36

What is the primary role of a metronome in ensemble playing?

Accepted Answer

To keep the rhythm steady

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To change the tempo

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To count the measures

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To indicate the key

Question 37

Which characteristic is unique to brass instruments?

Accepted Answer

Requiring precise embouchure control

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Using reeds to produce sound

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Having a wide range of notes

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Being typically made of wood

Question 38

Which instrument does NOT belong to the percussion family?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Drums

Answer

Xylophone

Answer

Cymbals

Question 39

Describe the difference between legato and staccato playing styles.

Accepted Answer

Legato is smooth and connected, while staccato is detached and accented

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Legato is detached and accented, while staccato is smooth and connected

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There is no difference between legato and staccato playing styles

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Legato indicates a fast tempo, while staccato indicates a slow tempo

Question 40

Which instrument is part of the brass family and produces sound when air is forced through a mouthpiece causing the lips to buzz?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Violin

Answer

Piano

Answer

Guitar

Question 41

Which of the following is not a woodwind instrument?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Clarinet

Answer

Oboe

Answer

Flute

Question 42

What is the role of the conductor in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

To lead the musicians and ensure they play together in tempo, dynamics, and style

Answer

To sing the melody for the musicians

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To play the most challenging instrument

Question 43

In an ensemble, why is it essential to pay attention to the other musicians while playing?

Accepted Answer

To blend sounds, maintain a steady rhythm, and play with a unified expression

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To copy the notes of the lead musician

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To ensure everyone is playing at the same volume

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To determine the best player in the group

Question 44

Which instrument typically provides the rhythmic foundation in a band or orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Drums

Answer

Flute

Answer

Violin

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Piano

Question 45

What is the difference between a forte and a piano dynamic marking?

Accepted Answer

Forte indicates loud and piano indicates soft

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Forte is slow, piano is fast

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Forte is played with the right hand, piano is played with the left hand

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Forte is high-pitched, piano is low-pitched

Question 46

What term describes the speed at which a piece of music is played?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

Answer

Meter

Answer

Harmony

Answer

Rhythm

Question 47

Which instrument has a wide range and can play melodies, harmonies, and accompaniment?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Answer

Drums

Answer

Violin

Answer

Trumpet