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. 1

    In the Hornbostel‑Sachs system, a marimba belongs to which category?

    Question 1
  2. 2

    Which brass device incorporates rotary valves rather than piston valves in most orchestral models?

    Question 2
  3. 3

    Which of the following is the lowest-pitched member of the woodwind family?

    Question 3
  4. 4

    Which string device is tuned in fifths and commonly appears in symphonic ensembles?

    Question 4
  5. 5

    The earliest known keyboard instrument to feature a mechanism for dynamic control of volume is:

    Question 5
  6. 6

    The term "scordatura" refers to a technique primarily applied to which family of devices?

    Question 6

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