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20 Cards in this Set
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The term band refers to...?
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a rock group, a jazz group, and a marching ensemble
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Which meter would be conducted in a pattern of down-right-up?
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triple
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TRUE OR FALSE: The modern orchestra is typically made of of thirty to forty players.
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False
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TRUE OF FALSE: Most large musical ensembles use a conductor in order to perform together.
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True
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The intruments of the western orchestra are categorized in four groups: strings, brass, percussion, and...?
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woodwinds
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Which of the following insturments is not a member of the bowed string family? the guitar, violocello, viola, or the violin
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the guitar
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The intrument normally chosedn to sound the tuning note in the orchestra is...?
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the oboe
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The term a cappella refers to choral music performed...?
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without any accompaniment
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Approximately two thirds of a symphony orchestra consists of...?
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strings
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A jazz band is normally made up of...?
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woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments
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TRUE OF FALSE: Chamber music is intended for a small group of performers, with one player to a part.
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True
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TRUE OR FALSE: A piano trio is an ensemble of three pianos.
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False
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TRUE OR FALSE: The term orchestra may be applied to various muscial ensembles around teh world.
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True
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TRUE OF FALSE: Rock bands often rely on electronically generated sounds.
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True
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The special effect produced on a string instrument by plucking the string with the finger is called...?
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pizzicato
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The highest sounding member of the woodwind family is...?
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the flute
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A fairly large body of singers who perform together is called?
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a chorus
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What distinguishes chamber music from orcherstal music?
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the number of players on each part
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Which instruments are traditionally seated in the front of teh orchestra?
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strings
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TRUE OR FALSE: The standard instrumentation of a string quartet is two violins, viola, and cello.
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True
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