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Advanced Musical Instruments Quiz

A rigorous test of your expertise on the mechanics, evolution, and classification of diverse musical tools.

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Quiz Questions

Answer all questions below and test your knowledge.

1
In the Hornbostel‑Sachs system, a marimba belongs to which category?
Question 1
2
Which brass device incorporates rotary valves rather than piston valves in most orchestral models?
Question 2
3
Which of the following is the lowest-pitched member of the woodwind family?
Question 3
4
Which string device is tuned in fifths and commonly appears in symphonic ensembles?
Question 4
5
The earliest known keyboard instrument to feature a mechanism for dynamic control of volume is:
Question 5
6
The term "scordatura" refers to a technique primarily applied to which family of devices?
Question 6

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